Malaysia

Klang hit by floods again after downpour

Netizens share images, footage of rising water levels in at least three localities

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 09 Nov 2022 6:55PM

Klang hit by floods again after downpour
A view of a flooded residential neighbourhood in Klang following heavy rain. – @shabbinraj Twitter pic, November 9, 2022

by Kirtigha Pannee Selvan

KUALA LUMPUR – Many netizens have reported floods in several parts of Klang following heavy downpour this afternoon.

On Twitter, some of them shared images and videos of the rising water levels, with some reporting floodwater entering their homes.

One user with the Twitter handle @MuhdDinesh said at least three areas have been affected so far, including Bandar Puteri Klang, Taman Sentosa, and Bandar Botanic Klang.

Cars make their way through inundated streets as water levels rose dramatically in parts of Klang. – @anony_mous000000000 Instagram pic, November 9, 2022
Cars make their way through inundated streets as water levels rose dramatically in parts of Klang. – @anony_mous000000000 Instagram pic, November 9, 2022

The user, who is a resident of Klang, uploaded a photograph of the tiled floor of his house which had been inundated with water.

He also said there was a “repeat” of flooding in his area, likely referring to the deluge in the locality last year.

He called on Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, Kota Kemuning assemblyman Ganabatirau Veraman and outgoing Klang MP Charles Santiago to visit the affected areas. 

Another user @adhakadavara lamented the heavy traffic jams during floods, apart from other urbanite problems.

“Floods during rain. Congested roads. Terrible public transportation,” the user said.

Seriously, how can residents of Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley cope with all of this (at the same time) almost on a daily basis?”

Many users also expressed anger and frustration over traffic jams, which were worsened by the current LRT service disruption, while others uploaded images of heavy rain on their Twitter accounts. 

Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Agency listed Klang as among six districts that were prone to flash floods today.

The agency said as of 4pm today, the Irrigation and Drainage Department has identified Klang’s localities of Kg Delek, Jalan Kebun Nenas, Kg Jawa, Taman Melawis, Teluk Pulai, Taman Petaling, Taman Sentosa, and Taman Saujana as among the areas that could be affected.

Other districts include Rompin in Pahang, Mersing and Pontian in Johor, as well as some areas in Kuching and Serian in Sarawak. – The Vibes, November 9, 2022

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