Residents in Selangor’s Kampung Melayu Subang are facing their fourth flood this month, while heavy rain has also triggered flash floods in several parts of Penang, leaving 16 people stranded and damaging a parked car.
Kampung Melayu Subang residents are dealing with another round of flooding, marking the fourth time the area has been hit by floods this month, according to posts shared on Threads.
The situation followed a thunderstorm warning issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department at 6am today, covering several parts of Selangor, including the Petaling district.
By 9am, the Department of Irrigation and Drainage recorded the water level at 18.11m above sea level, surpassing the danger mark of 17.4m. The level later dropped to 16.92m at 10.45am, remaining slightly above the warning threshold of 16.9m.
16 residents rescued after homes submerged in Penang
Meanwhile, flash floods in Kampung Sethu, Sungai Bakap, Penang, left 16 people from three families trapped in their homes following hours of heavy rain overnight. Penang Fire and Rescue Department operations division assistant director John Sagun Francis said the department received an emergency call at 12.40am and immediately sent a team to the affected area.
Upon arrival, firefighters found several houses covered by approximately 0.9m of floodwater. A fibreglass boat was used to evacuate 10 adults and six children, who were later reunited with relatives waiting nearby.
John said the floodwaters eventually subsided, allowing the rescue operation to end at 2.30am.
Flooding and fallen tree cause further disruption
Earlier, firefighters were sent to monitor rising water levels at Lorong Jawi Jaya 1, Taman Jawi Jaya, at 10.32pm yesterday.
The water had reached approximately 0.3m following heavy rainfall and an overflow from a nearby river. However, no evacuations were needed.
In another incident, a tree came crashing down onto a residential garage at Kampung Changkat, Sungai Jawi, at 1.10am today, damaging a Perodua Bezza parked there. Eight firefighters from the Nibong Tebal fire station were dispatched to remove the fallen tree.
John confirmed that nobody was injured, and the area was declared safe before being handed back to the homeowner at 3.35am.
Motorists urged to stay cautious
Motorists are advised to avoid driving through flooded roads, as even seemingly shallow floodwaters can cause vehicles to stall or be swept away.
Drivers should also check road conditions and follow updates from the authorities before travelling, especially during heavy rain and thunderstorms.
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