Flash floods hit KL, firefighters rescue three from stranded vehicles
KUALA LUMPUR: Four incidents of flash floods were recorded today, affecting areas in Ampang, Taman U-Thant, and Jalan Ampang.
KUALA LUMPUR - Four incidents of flash flooding were reported today, impacting areas in Ampang, Taman U-Thant, and Jalan Ampang. The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department received multiple distress calls and dispatched rescue teams from Keramer, Jalan Tun Razak, and Titiwangsa stations to the affected zones.
The first incident unfolded near Tuscany Home Furnitures on Jalan Mengkudu in Ampang, where a vehicle became trapped in 0.9m-deep waters. Firefighters successfully rescued the driver.
In Taman U-Thant, another incident occurred at Kondominium Desa Angkasa, where a BMW became stranded in floodwater. This time, firefighters pulled two occupants from the sinking car.
A residential home in the same area faced a risk of electrocution, prompting rescue efforts. Lastly, near Menara Safuan on Jalan Ampang, a flooded vehicle turned out to be unoccupied.
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