SHAH ALAM: Flash floods hit several areas in Shah Alam following persistent heavy rain early on Wednesday (Nov 4), leaving several major roads inundated and disrupting traffic.
Posts by users on the social media platform Threads showed flooding at several locations, including Section 13, Setia Alam and Section 22.
A Threads user, slyuza, reported flooding in front of the Giant hypermarket in Section 13 and urged motorists to exercise caution when travelling through the area.
Another user, amiruddinsya_, reported at 5 am that the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) between Setia Alam and Shah Alam had been closed in both directions due to flooding.
Meanwhile, nazriahm.ad reported at 3.30am that the highway near Section 13 remained closed, with traffic congestion expected during the morning rush hour.
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Another Threads user, faraamcl, shared an update on traffic congestion at the entrance to the NKVE (E1) heading towards the Shah Alam Toll Plaza as commuters made their way to work on Wednesday morning.
In its latest update on X via @plustrafik, PLUS Malaysia said the route from the Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE) towards the Shah Alam Toll Plaza had been closed due to flash floods and advised motorists to use alternative routes.
However, all lanes on the North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE) at the Shah Alam interchange, from Seafield towards Setia Alam, have reopened after being closed since Tuesday night (Nov 3).
Motorists were advised to continue exercising caution. – Bernama
