Retention pond overflow triggers flash floods in Saujana Utama
SUNGAI BULOH: Heavy rain triggered flash floods at Taman Seri Alam in Saujana Utama here today after a nearby water retention pond overflowed.
Heavy rain caused flash floods in Taman Seri Alam, Saujana Utama today after a nearby water retention pond overflowed, according to the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department. The water reached about one foot deep in the residential area, but no evacuations have been reported yet. The incident occurred as Selangor faced heavy rain, affecting various regions, including Puncak Alam, UiTM Puncak Alam, Persiaran Mokhtar Dahari, and Hill Park.
Firefighters were called to the scene at 5:48 PM and arrived five minutes later, finding floodwaters one foot deep. Five firefighters from Bestari Jaya Fire and Rescue Station responded and determined that no evacuation was necessary, as the floodwaters had not reached critical levels.
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