KUALA LUMPUR – Several areas in Ampang here were hit by flash floods following heavy rain lasting more than one hour late yesterday afternoon.
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Norazam Khamis said the affected areas included Jalan Hillview, Kg Lembah Jaya Utara and Kg Lembah Jaya Selatan that were inundated by 1.5m of water that overflowed from a nearby drain.
“The fire department rescued three victims in Kg Lembah Jaya Utara and Kg Lembah Jaya Selatan, while other areas did not involve any victims,” he said when contacted last night, adding that the fire department will be on standby in the locations if there is a need to evacuate affected victims.
Meanwhile, Norazam said 11 victims were stranded in a hut by Sg Pinang in Batang Kali due to a water surge incident that occurred at 7.40pm.
“Rescue work is being carried out,” he added. – Bernama, November 23, 2021
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