Selangor Overnight Torrential Rain and Lightning Floods Impact Hundreds of Residents

From 2 a.m. on Friday, various parts of Selangor experienced torrential rain, resulting in lightning floods in multiple areas, including Kajang, Puchong, Klang, and Shah Alam. Dozens of homes were submerged, and many were evacuated urgently. Authorities have also activated various emergency measures to ensure residents' safety.

At Kampung Sungai Merab Luar in Kajang, after receiving a distress call at 3:34 a.m., the fire department dispatched a rescue team of six to the scene, finding floodwaters as high as 4 feet (about 1.2 meters), affecting at least 12 homes. The fire department successfully evacuated 15 trapped residents.

In Taman Sri Jaya Klang on Jalan Meru, a lightning flood also occurred at 4 a.m., with water levels reaching 2 feet, affecting 10 houses.

The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department promptly dispatched a team of 12 from the Batu Arang and Sri Andalas fire stations for rescue operations, successfully rescuing 8 individuals.

As of 8 a.m., multiple areas in three major regions, Shah Alam, Petaling, and Klang, have witnessed water overflow, leading to resident evacuations and property damage.

In Kampung Padang Jawa, Shah Alam, water levels have reached 2 feet, affecting 20 homes and confirming 3 residents affected, with no temporary evacuation center (PPS) set up yet.

In Petaling, Kampung Tengah has the same water level of 2 feet, affecting 20 homes and 6 residents, with a temporary evacuation center established at Masjid Putra Height.

Additionally, Kampung Seri Aman in Petaling is also experiencing a water level of 2 feet, currently showing a downward trend, with 30 homes and 120 residents affected.

The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) also released a message on social media stating that the Puchong Barat Highway experienced road blockages due to nearby area flooding, leading many individuals to park their vehicles at the Puchong Barat toll station (KM2.6 westbound), obstructing two left lanes and causing serious traffic congestion from South Puchong to Puchong Jaya. The authorities urge drivers to maintain distance and drive carefully.

Meanwhile, social media has been circulating multiple videos and photos regarding the lightning floods in Taman Mas in Puchong and surrounding areas, attracting public attention.

The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department stated that it is closely monitoring weather changes and the disaster situation, reminding the public to follow authorities' instructions and take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of themselves and their families.