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Flash Floods Force Evacuation in Kampung Melayu Subang

Kampung Melayu Subang:Three individuals, including a disabled elderly man and an infant, were evacuated to a temporary relief center following a flash flood in Kampung Melayu Subang this afternoon.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) reported that the victims were relocated to the Dewan Siantan relief center. The department received an emergency call at 518 pm, and a fire engine from the Bukit Jelutong Fire and Rescue Station reached the area by 533 pm.

The operations commander noted that floodwaters had reached waist level along several lanes in the area, although the water levels were reportedly receding. The flash flood impacted approximately 92 homes across four roads 30 houses on Lorong Merbau, seven on Jalan Cengal, five on Jalan Resak, and 50 on Jalan Jati.

Despite instructions to evacuate, some residents chose to remain in their homes. A search and rescue operation was carried out to ensure no individuals were trapped by the floodwaters. The emergency response involved five personnel and one fire engine.

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