00:01Flash floods struck several areas in Negeri Sembilan, including Perkan Nilay, Taman Samarak, Bandar Baru Nilay, and the North-South
00:10Expressway Plus, near Nilay late Thursday afternoon.
00:16State local government, Housing and Transport Committee Chairman J. Arul Kumar said Perkan Nilay was hardest hit, with at least
00:25five vehicles trapped.
00:26All victims were rescued, and flooding along the Nilay R and R on the highway affected both directions.
00:35Arul Kumar, who is also the Nilay State Assemblyman, said the state government has approved funding to upgrade the Dehsa
00:42Jasmine Rainwater Retention Pond.
00:44He added that the tender is now under evaluation, and the contractor is expected to be appointed next month.
00:51Arul Kumar said a small culvert at two entrances to Taman Semarak, often blocked by debris, contributed to road flooding.
01:00The Seremban City Council has appointed a contractor to enlarge the culvert, improve drainage, and reduce future risks.
01:08Plus, Malaysia reported traffic congestion of 10 kilometres southbound and 4 kilometres northbound during the floods,
01:15which forced hundreds of motorists to break their fast inside their vehicles.
01:20Arul Kumar said heavy rain, combined with nearby development projects, triggered the floods,
01:25and infrastructure upgrades are underway to prevent future flooding.
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