Saujana Utama experiences flash floods as retention pond overflows
The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department said it received an emergency call at 5.48 pm on Nov 5, with a team from the Bestari Jaya Fire and Rescue Station arriving at the location three minutes later.
SHAH ALAM - Heavy rainfall and overflowing water from a nearby retention pond caused flooding at a residential area in Taman Seri Alam, Saujana Utama, Sungai Buloh.
The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department said it received an emergency call at 5.48 pm on Nov 5, with a team from the Bestari Jaya Fire and Rescue Station arriving at the location three minutes later.
Initial assessments found that floodwaters had reached an estimated depth of one foot (0.3 metres) in the affected residential area.
However, no evacuation of residents had been carried out as of the latest report.
The operation involved five firefighters and one fire and rescue vehicle, which travelled approximately 2.1km to reach the affected location.
The department said monitoring was being carried out at the scene to assess the situation and ensure the safety of residents.
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