Sashidaran Gunathevan
About 200 families in Taman Seri Alam, Saujana Utama, were affected after flash floods entered homes on Thursday. Water from a retention pond overflowed following prolonged heavy rain.
The floods began after heavy rain from about 4pm. Water spilled from the retention pond into nearby houses, especially along Jalan Seri Alam 1.
Flood levels differed across the area. Some streets saw knee-high water, while most affected homes in Taman Seri Alam had water about 0.3 metres deep.
Saujana Perdana was also affected. In the SU4 area, floodwater reached car porches but had not entered homes by Thursday afternoon.
Why the Saujana Utama retention pond overflowed
The retention pond did not burst. It overflowed because it could no longer hold the volume of rainwater entering it.
A drainage bund near the Eco Grandeur boundary also burst. Several surrounding retention ponds had reached maximum capacity.
Water could not drain quickly into the river because river levels were already high. This slowed the outflow from residential drains and monsoon drains.
Kuala Selangor Municipal Council deployed two water pumps. One operated in Taman Seri Alam and the other in Saujana Perdana.
The pumps moved water from monsoon drains and residential areas into the retention pond. Their effect was limited because the pond itself was already full.
Areas and residents affected
Taman Seri Alam was the worst-hit area. Water flowed towards Jalan Seri Alam 1, Jalan 3, Jalan 4 and Jalan 14.
Residents moved vehicles and saved belongings as water entered homes. Some residents said the overflow was worse than previous incidents.
The main road into Iris Hillpark was also flooded. The area is near Al-Sultan Abdullah UiTM Hospital in Puncak Alam.
Flooding was also reported near a car park at UiTM Puncak Alam. Water overflowed from a nearby drain after the heavy rain.
The Saujana Utama Residents Representative Council said surrounding development and drainage maintenance issues contributed to the flooding. Prolonged rain and slow outflow remained the immediate causes.
What authorities are doing
MPKS, police, the district office and residents’ representatives are monitoring the situation. Their joint operation aims to keep floodwaters under control.
The district administration is prepared to open a temporary relief centre at Dewan Ixora Hillpark. It will be activated if conditions worsen and evacuations become necessary.
No evacuations had been reported as of the latest update. Firefighters responded to the scene after the flooding began.
Water levels have receded slightly after the rain stopped. However, stagnant water remains in some areas and has yet to drain fully.
Residents should avoid driving through flooded roads and keep children away from drains and rising water. They should also move electrical items, documents and vehicles to higher ground if more rain is forecast.
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