The Fire and Rescue Department, in a statement, said among the affected areas were Jalan Duta, heading to Damansara, and the entrance to University Malaya at Jalan Lingkungan Budi.
Around 100 vehicles were stuck in floodwaters along Jalan Duta and 15 vehicles at the entrance to Universiti Malaya.
Several fire trucks were seen at Kerinchi and Bangsar trying to help stranded motorists and reduce flooding.
Motorists took to Twitter to post pictures of the flooded streets.
“Happening now. Pls avoid Jalan Duta at all cost!” tweeted user William Lee.
Banjir di Jalan Duta. pic.twitter.com/kNU452jfwN
— OH! MEDIA (@ohtweet) May 12, 2016
“My friend posted this picture. Just 20 min ago at Jalan Duta. Avoid at all cost. Except if you have sampan. #kltu” tweeted user AbbyC.
My friend posted this picture. Just 20 min ago at jalan duta. Avoid at all cost. Except if you have sampan. #kltu pic.twitter.com/zDihuZB7on
— Abby (@abbycabbycabbyc) May 12, 2016
“Standstill traffic on Jalan Duta. We haven’t moved in 10 minutes,” tweeted user Elza Irdalynna two hours ago.
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