Jalan Seksyen 19, Persiaran Jubli Perak and Persiaran Perusahaan have been closed following rising floodwaters. (Facebook pic)
SHAH ALAM: Several roads in Shah Alam have been closed because of rising water levels following continuous heavy rain since yesterday evening, the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) said today.
In a Facebook post, MBSA said the police have closed Jalan Seksyen 19, Seksyen 24 towards Seksyen 23, Persiaran Jubli Perak and Persiaran Perusahaan to ensure the safety of road users.
It advised the public to exercise caution, and to use alternative routes, and comply with the authorities’ instructions.
Flooding has affected several areas in Shah Alam, including Taman Desa Kemuning, Seksyen 35, Kampung Budiman, Seksyen U14, Persiaran Jubli Perak, Seksyen 19, Taman Seri Muda, Padang Jawa and Seksyen 16.
MBSA’s quick response team (Pantas) has been monitoring flood-prone areas such as Sungai Damansara in Seksyen 13, where water levels have risen but pumps are operating.
The council urged residents to contact Pantas at 03-55105811 for emergency assistance.
A total of 327 flood victims from 109 families across five districts in Selangor have taken shelter at eight temporary relief centres as of 3.30pm.
