Flash flood in KL, Jalan Parlimen, Universiti Malaya; landslide in Taman Melawati, Smart tunnel closed

Flash flood in KL, Jalan Parlimen, Universiti Malaya; landslide in Taman Melawati, Smart tunnel closed

Several parts of Peninsular Malaysia are sustaining prolonged rainfall, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

Affected states according to the department include Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor, Pahang, Perak, Penang, and Kedah.

Further south in the peninsula, also affected are Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Johor. Thunderstorms and heavy rain primarily affect the western parts of Malaysia, while East Malaysia is relatively unaffected, according to the MetMalaysia illustration.

Flash flood in KL, Jalan Parlimen, Universiti Malaya; landslide in Taman Melawati, Smart tunnel closed

Guthrie Corridor Expressway, Bukit Jelutong

Meanwhile in the Kuala Lumpur city centre, flash floods have affected Jalan Parlimen and Bukit Aman, reported Sinar Harian, while the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) has advised that the SMART tunnel is fully closed to traffic as of 11:30am for stormwater management. Continuous rain has also triggered a landslide in Taman Melawati, The Star reported.

As before, plan your travels especially in this time of increased rainfall, and plan your journeys if you are, or will be in flood-prone areas. Use alternate routes or delay travel in order to not put yourself in harm’s way, and try not to drive through floods, regardless of your type of vehicle.

In the event of inevitable stranding, special perils coverage is a crucial add-on to one’s vehicle insurance policy, and while there is added cost, it is minor compared to repair costs that would otherwise not be covered for natural disasters and other incidents classified as acts of God.

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Comments

  • Nurul Izzah on Oct 15, 2024 at 1:09 pm

    Anwar menang rakyat senang

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    • U r Denisovan on Oct 15, 2024 at 8:14 pm

      No single human species on this planet could ever manipulate mother natures nor stops rain

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  • Kea Was on Oct 15, 2024 at 1:32 pm

    And that previous Environmental Man stated that Malaysia is not a Climate Vulnerable Country back in 2021 making us suffer with his crude joke laughing stock of the world event.

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    • Lilith born on six day on Oct 15, 2024 at 8:17 pm

      Rain thunderstorms flood landslide all are part and parcel unique to tropical climate areas since primordial times.

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  • albag on Oct 15, 2024 at 2:12 pm

    our roads are the best.. normal weather is just normal road, once rain heavy can become river.. truly multifunctional

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  • Logic on Oct 15, 2024 at 2:38 pm

    Nwar menang, hujan menang

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    • Restoran Nasi Siul Bak Ameng on Oct 15, 2024 at 8:21 pm

      Nominates raja bomoh to become your ruler KEK

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  • Part of the problem comes from littering rubbish clogging the drainage system. Can’t blame anyone besides the people there.

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  • Peppa on Oct 15, 2024 at 8:46 pm

    Seeing that flagship Range Rover in actual flood is awesome haha. Show us what are you capable of Land Rover lmao

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    • Proton oh Proton on Oct 16, 2024 at 10:17 am

      Dont worried, shortly J7 ads will come.. flood not a issue.

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