[PHOTOS] Heavy Rain In KL Causes Flash Floods In City Centre & Traffic Congestion
Motorists are facing hazardous conditions, with many roads almost impossible to navigate.
Heavy rain this morning has triggered flash floods in parts of Kuala Lumpur, leading to major traffic disruptions throughout the city
Flooded roads were reported in key areas, including Jalan Parlimen heading towards Bukit Aman, Jalan Perak, and Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar, with netizens sharing videos of submerged vehicles and impassable routes.
According to FMT, roads around Wisma Bernama and Bank Negara Malaysia have also been severely affected.
Motorists are facing hazardous conditions, with many roads almost impossible to navigate. The flash floods have caused widespread delays, and traffic congestion is expected to worsen as the day progresses.
In a statement, Rapid KL announced that alternative train services were being activated due to water ponding at the Sri Rampai LRT station, affecting the line towards Wangsa Maju
Trains from Putra Heights are turning back at Wangsa Maju, impacting commuters across the network.
Meanwhile, the Dewan Rakyat session, scheduled to begin at 10am, was delayed by 30 minutes as several MPs were stranded in the flood. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul adjourned the session until 10.30am, citing Meeting Rule 12 (2) to accommodate those affected.
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The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across multiple regions in Peninsular Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and Putrajaya, lasting until 1pm
Other areas likely to be affected are in Kedah (Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar and Bandar Baharu), Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang, Selama, Manjung and Bagan Datuk), Pahang (Bentong and Rompin), Negeri Sembilan (Seremban, Port Dickson, Rembau, and Tampin) and Johor (Tangkak, Segamat, Muar, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru), as reported by The Star.
The public is advised to avoid non-essential travel and to stay updated on weather alerts as conditions are expected to remain dangerous until the rain subsides.
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