SEVERAL areas and roads in the nation’s capital were flooded following heavy rain that started around 10am today.

Among the affected areas are Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Jalan Imbi, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bulatan Dato, Kampung Periuk and Jalan Duta Mas.

According to a statement from the Kuala Lumpur police, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Kuching, Jalan Raja, Jalan Pudu and Jalan Maharajalela were also inundated by flood-waters.

However, all the roads are still accessible to vehicles, it said.

“Roads that were previously closed, namely Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Kampung Periuk, Lorong Raja Mahadi and Jalan Ampang, are now open to all vehicles after the flood-waters receded,” the statement added. – Bernama, May 25, 2022.