Flash Floods in Subang Affect 789 People

SUNGAI BULOH: A total of 789 people from 325 families were affected by flash floods in several areas around Kampung Melayu Subang here following heavy rain yesterday afternoon.

Sungai Buloh District Police Chief Superintendent Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said several residential areas were affected by the heavy downpour during the incident, which occurred at approximately 4 pm.

He said the affected areas included Jalan Jati, Jalan 4D and Lorong 5D in Kampung Cina, Kampung Baru Subang, as well as Pangsapuri Seri Nilam in Subang Permata.

“Other affected areas included Jalan Merbau, Kampung Baru Subang; Jalan SP 1/8, Taman Subang Perdana; Jalan Bukit Badak and Jalan Tembusu, Kampung Melayu Subang.

“Other locations were Jalan Airport Lama, Kampung Baru Subang; Lot 2800, Taman Setia Warisan; and Jalan Ikhlas, Desa Subang Perantau Dua.

“However, only eight families involving 30 victims were accommodated at the temporary evacuation centre (PPS) at Dewan Siantan, Kampung Melayu Subang,” he said in a statement today.

He said that based on data from the Selangor Social Welfare Department (JKM), a total of 789 people from 325 families had been affected as of 1 pm today.

He added that the Kampung Baru Subang Police Station had received 91 police reports from victims affected by the floods.

“In this regard, the public is advised to remain cautious and stay informed of the latest developments, as well as obtain accurate and verified information through recognised official platforms, in view of the ongoing Northeast Monsoon,” he said.

UTUSAN MALAYSIA