Heavy rain five times usual level triggered KL flash floods
PUTRAJAYA: Flash floods in several parts of the federal capital yesterday were triggered by exceptionally heavy rainfall recorded in the Ampang and Lembah Keramat catchment areas.
Kuala Lumpur experienced flash floods yesterday due to an unprecedented downpour of 155 millimeters, more than five times the typical 30 millimeters, recorded in key catchment areas of Ampang and Lembah Keramat. The heavy rainfall swept across the Klang Valley, particularly impacting upstream catchment zones. By 5:30 pm, Lembah Keramat had accumulated the highest rainfall at 155.5 millimeters, surpassing the usual 30 millimeters.
As a result, several regions, including Ampang, Taman U-Thant, and Jalan Ampang, were inundated, causing traffic disruptions. While foreign worker accommodations at the Federal Territory Affordable Housing Project (Residensi Max) on Jalan Kolam Air remained under developer supervision, warning letters were issued to prevent the conversion of utility rooms for housing purposes.
Residents have raised concerns about the presence of foreigners in the residence for nearly a year, with the local association expressing frustration over the management's lack of cooperation to address the issue.
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