Floods hit several areas in Dengkil, Klang after heavy downpour
NORAFIZA JAAFAR29 Nov 2022 10:49pm
Vehicles at Megah Villa Kota Warisan Sepang parking area submerged following heavy rain today. Photo: Viral picture.
Flooding at Taman Delima Jaya, Dengkil
Broken bund causes floods in Kampung Ampar Tenang,Dengkil.
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Norazam Khamis said they started recieving reports of the incident from 5pm onwards.
Among the areas involved was Taman Meru Jaya, Klang with 18 submerged houses believed to be caused by clogged drains but no victims were reported.
"Flash floods were also reported in Taman Delima Jaya, Dengkil involving overflowing water from across the road to the housing area," he said.
There were reports on water overflow at Kampung Ampar Tenang, Dengkil following a broken bund at around 6pm.
"Broken bund following heavy rain and the overflow of water from the housing projects nearby caused flooding with a depth of 1.2 metres which affected ten houses.
"All the occupants of 18 families had moved earlier to safety. Firefighters are on site to monitor and assist residents," he said.
He said a temporary relief centre (Dewan Seri Gemilang) was opened for the placement of the victims.
