Flash floods hit Shah Alam's Section 13 after afternoon downpour


Two photos that were shared on social media of the floods.

SHAH ALAM: Flash floods were reported at Section 13 here on Wednesday (Aug 16).

Shah Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the incident occurred between 3.40pm and 4.37pm on Wednesday.

"We received reports that flooding occurred along Jalan Persiaran Sukan there.

"The areas affected included the Stadium roundabout heading toward the Accapela building, Jalan Surau Munawwarah and the KGSAS traffic light," he said when contacted on Wednesday.

He said the old entrance into Management and Science University and routes to the Perdana Condominium were also affected.

He added that the situation at the affected areas was under control and the flood waters were receding.

ACP Mohd Iqbal said police would continue to monitor the areas to ensure safety and security.

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