SHAH ALAM, Nov 24 – Continuous heavy rain since last night has triggered flash floods across several areas in Shah Alam, prompting the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) to declare immediate road closures and disrupting public transport services.
In an update via social media, MBSA announced that Jalan Batu Tiga Lama heading towards Taman Mesra (Section U1) and Shah Alam town centre is currently closed.
Additionally, Jalan Kampung Kubu Gajah 5 is now impassable due to high water levels.
Several locations are experiencing rising waters, including:
Section 13: Giant Hypermarket area
Section 16: Jalan Mat Raji, Padang Jawa
Section 19: Persiaran Jubli Perak
Section 23: Persiaran Perusahaan
Section 25: Jalan Mantap 25/126, Jalan Sentosa 25/129, Persiaran Budiman, and Taman Sri Lembayung
Section 35: Taman Desa Kemuning
Section U1: Kampung Budiman
Section U2: Jalan Opera
Section U17: Kampung Kubu Gajah
Public transport disruptions
The floods have also impacted commuters. Rapid KL has announced service disruptions for several bus routes due to road closures mandated by the authorities. Specifically, this affects Route 751, T756, and SA06
According to MyRapid, the following bus stops are currently unserviceable:
Section 23 (North)
Section 23
Taman Sri Muda (Section 25)
Taman Sri Muda Hub
Opposite Masjid Taman Sri Muda
Apartment Andorra
Commercial Centre Section 25
SMK Taman Sri Muda (East)
MBSA said it has mobilised its emergency response squad, the PANTAS team, to multiple locations to monitor the situation and assist residents.