Flash floods hit several areas in Johor Baru after heavy rain [WATCH]

Johor Baru faced flash floods today following intense rain lasting more than an hour. Social media flooded with images and videos showing waterlogged roads in areas such as outside Istana Bukit Serene, Taman Perling, Skudai Highway, Jalan Kolam Air, and Jalan Semangka. The Johor Fire and Rescue Department and Civil Defence Force reported water entering houses in Kampung Seri Jaya, with no casualties reported at the Skudai Highway site.

Despite the heavy rain, the situation was under control by 3:50pm. A team of eight firefighters was deployed to Jalan Kolam Air at 3:20pm, and all residents had evacuated by the time they arrived. The Malaysian Meteorological Department had warned of isolated thunderstorms in Johor, with heavy rainfall potentially overwhelming drainage systems.

Johor has allocated significant funds for flood management projects since 2023, with the state government receiving RM42.4 million for 16 projects in 2025. Federal flood mitigation projects totaling RM12 billion have been implemented, including the RM99.8 million Sungai Skudai Integrated River Basin Development project. A meeting involving relevant agencies will be held tomorrow to assess today's incidents and coordinate further action.