SUNGAI BULOH, November 4 – Continuous heavy rain has caused flash floods across several parts of Selangor, disrupting road traffic and damaging key routes.
A bridge along Jalan Kubu Gajah, which crosses Sungai Subang in the Petaling district, collapsed at about 2am on Wednesday.
The Petaling District Public Works Department (JKR) said strong river currents had eroded the riverbanks, causing the bridge to collapse.
The area recorded 48mm of rainfall at the Paya Jaras Hilir station.
Bridge Collapse Cuts Off Main Route
The collapse has completely blocked the main road connecting Kampung Kubu Gajah and Paya Jaras Hilir.
Authorities have closed the affected route to all vehicles to prevent further risks to road users.
A Traffic Management Plan has also been introduced to manage traffic and provide alternative routes.
Motorists travelling to Merbau Sempak and Kubu Gajah are being diverted through Jalan Merbau Sempak towards Masjid Nurul Iman.
Meanwhile, those heading to Paya Jaras Hilir can use Jalan Paya Jaras Hilir via Federal Route 54 (FT54).
JKR also plans to install a temporary Bailey bridge as a medium-term measure to restore access between the affected areas.
Several Selangor Areas Affected by Flash Floods
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department Operations Division assistant director Ashrul Riezal Asbar said flash floods had affected several locations.
These include Sungai Buloh, Paya Jaras, Kampung Melayu Subang, Rawang and parts of Shah Alam.
The flooding followed continuous heavy rain in the state from early Wednesday.
Some Highway Lanes Reopen After Floodwaters Recede
Meanwhile, floodwaters on several major highways have started to recede.
The Malaysian Highway Authority’s Traffic Management Centre monitored the situation through closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage.
A highway authority spokesman said the right and middle lanes at the Shah Alam interchange heading north had reopened.
However, southbound lanes at the interchange remained temporarily closed.
Authorities needed to clear debris and conduct safety inspections before reopening those lanes.
The spokesman added that no other highways had been reported affected by flooding at the time of the update.
Motorists are advised to follow traffic instructions, use alternative routes and remain cautious when travelling through affected areas.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
