Four floods in 30 days: Selangor residents struggle to rebuild their lives
Nearly 550 homes and 1,500 residents in Kampung Melayu Subang were affected as families faced mounting damage, financial losses and uncertainty
SHAH ALAM – Residents in several parts of Selangor are struggling to recover from repeated flash floods, with some facing damage to their homes, vehicles and belongings after the latest incident marked the fourth flooding episode in about 30 days.
The recurring floods have particularly affected Kampung Melayu Subang, where nearly 550 homes and an estimated 1,500 residents were affected by four incidents recorded throughout October and early November.
Human Resources Minister and Sungai Buloh MP Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said three flooding incidents occurred in October, followed by another in early November, highlighting the frequency of the problem in the area.
The latest incident on Nov 2 followed unusually heavy rainfall, which caused Sungai Damansara and Sungai Buloh to overflow, inundating nearby residential areas.
According to the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department, rainfall exceeding 100 millimetres within a short period contributed to the flooding, which affected dozens of homes and nearby premises.
Several areas, including Kampung Melayu Subang, TTDI Jaya, Section 13 and Bukit Jelutong, also experienced flooding, with some roads becoming impassable.
The impact was reflected in accounts shared by residents on Threads, many of whom described the emotional and financial strain of facing repeated flooding.
One user, @hirogennki1234, highlighted the scale of the recurring incidents, claiming that approximately 550 homes and 1,500 residents had been affected by four floods within 30 days.
Another user, @amm.yusopp, expressed frustration after Kampung Melayu Subang was hit again.
"Flooding in Kampung Melayu Subang again. This time, it is worse than the previous one," the user wrote.
For some residents, the damage extended beyond their homes to their vehicles and daily responsibilities.
A Threads user, @iqahazrose87, shared concern for a colleague who had been stranded at work while worrying that floodwater would reach her car.
"My colleague is going through a difficult time. She had not even returned from work yet. Today, she is on leave. Hopefully, the water will recede," the user wrote.
Another resident, @sarah1zulkifli, said her family had experienced flooding for the second time since the major incident in 2021.
She described the anxiety of facing another flood, particularly after heavy rainfall caused water levels to rise again.
"It is not easy to go through this, but we have to face it. Stay safe, everyone. Pray for Kampung Melayu Subang," she wrote.
The disruption also affected residents dealing with multiple forms of damage at once.
Another Threads user, @eemmeeyy, described how her family faced another round of flooding, while their parked car was also damaged after another vehicle hit it.
"It is heartbreaking to see the house flooded and the car damaged. I hope things will also be made easier for the other driver. We will deal with the car later. His house was flooded too," the user wrote.
These accounts reflect how repeated flooding can leave families dealing with more than the immediate task of evacuating or cleaning their homes, particularly when household belongings, vehicles and livelihoods are affected.
In a report published by Utusan Malaysia, resident Fauziah Isnen, 48, said the latest flooding damaged several household appliances, including a washing machine and refrigerator, while her car and motorcycle were also affected.
She said the flooding problem had persisted for more than a decade, with residents in low-lying areas often expecting their homes to be inundated whenever heavy rain lasted more than 30 minutes.
Another resident, Wahidah Mohd, 63, told Kosmo that she had experienced more than 30 major floods since moving to Kampung Melayu Subang about 45 years ago.
She said she had faced more than three floods this year alone, adding to the burden of repeatedly cleaning and repairing her home.
Meanwhile, the state government has outlined several measures to address the recurring problem.
Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture executive councillor Datuk Izham Hashim said in a recent statement that the state planned to raise sections of the bund along Sungai Pelempas by between 0.5 and one metre to prevent river water from overflowing into nearby residential areas.
The proposed emergency measure was expected to cost less than RM1 million, with the state government seeking approval to expedite the work.
Separately, Ramanan said a temporary retention pond was being considered to reduce the impact of flash floods while the larger flood mitigation project was being completed, with the main project expected to be ready in 2029.
For residents who have endured repeated flooding over the years, the uncertainty extends beyond the immediate damage, with each heavy downpour bringing the possibility of another round of losses.
Until more permanent measures are in place, families remain faced with the challenge of protecting their homes, belongings and livelihoods from the next flood.
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