Flash floods affect KL motorists for second day in a row

A flooded section near Jalan Parlimen in the city centre tonight. (DBKL pic)

KUALA LUMPUR: Heavy rain since 7.30pm in the capital has caused several main roads to be flooded.

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) in a statement informed that the flooded locations were Jalan Parlimen in front of Bank Rakyat, Jalan Sultan, Jalan Pudu near the Tung Shin Hospital, and Jalan Kuching below the Segambut roundabout.

According to the statement, DBKL officers have been deployed to the locations involved to control the traffic situation and help rescue if needed.

“A total of 120 DBKL personnel are on duty and prepared to face any eventuality on the ground. They include the flying squads, emergency teams, rescue squads, traffic wardens and towing teams.

“Road users are urged to be cautious and avoid roads that are flooded.

“Always monitor the weather forecast and situation,” DBKL said in the statement.

Yesterday, large parts of the city were also affected by floods.