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The situation at Jalan Batu Kawa. — Photo by Jeremy Veno
KUCHING (May 11): The city today witnessed a heavy downpour, which caused several parts of the city to be inundated by flash floods.
The heavy rain also caused fallen trees, with one reported in Matang Jaya where a roadside tree fell onto a passing vehicle.
The fallen tree which damaged the vehicle at Matang Jaya.
The rain, which began at around 11.30am, showed no signs of slowing down as it inundated parts of Green Road and its surrounding areas.
Earlier today, the areas surrounding Padang Merdeka were also inundated but as of press time, has cleared up.
The swift rise in water levels caught residents off-guard, leading to traffic disruptions and challenging conditions such as at Jalan Stephen Yong and Jalan Batu Kawa heading towards Bau, which is currently experiencing slow traffic.
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