{
  "id": 17807199,
  "title": "Flash floods close both directions of NKVE between Shah Alam, Setia Alam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/flash-floods-close-both-directions-of-nkve-between-shah-alam-setia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T14:27:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1569338/flash-floods-close-both-directions-nkve-between-shah-alam-setia-alam"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) between Shah Alam and Setia Alam was closed in both directions on Friday evening due to flash floods. The closure affected the entire stretch of the highway from Kilometre 9.1 to KM9.4. The incident occurred around 6:20pm following heavy rain. In response, Plus Malaysia Berhad, the operator of the NKVE, implemented safety measures. Southbound traffic from Subang was diverted via the North-South Expressway Central Link (Elite), while northbound vehicles from Bukit Raja were rerouted at the Setia Alam Interchange. The public is urged to follow Plus' official communication channels, including its X account @PLUSTrafik, the PLUS app, Variable Message Signs (VMS), the virtual assistant PUTRI, and its social media platforms for real-time updates on weather, flood conditions, and alternative routes. Motorists are strongly advised not to drive through floodwaters, as even shallow water can stall engines or cause vehicles to be swept away by strong currents. Plus emphasizes compliance with temporary signage and instructions from personnel at the affected location. For immediate assistance, users can contact PlusLine at 1-800-88-0000, utilize the SOS button on the PLUS app, or interact with the virtual assistant, PUTRI.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Both directions of the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) between Shah Alam and Setia Alam have been temporarily closed after flash floods rendered a stretch of the highway impassable this evening.",
  "key_points": [
    "NKVE between Shah Alam and Setia Alam closed in both directions",
    "Closure due to flash floods from heavy rain around 6:20pm",
    "Motorists advised not to drive through floodwaters"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Denai Alam, TTDI, and PJ hit by flash floods this afternoon (video)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/denai-alam-ttdi-and-pj-hit-by-flash-floods-this-afternoon-video",
        "published": "2026-11-02T08:54:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}