A bridge collapsed in Selangor as flash floods hit Sungai Buloh and Petaling on Wednesday (November 4), Malay Mail reported. Photographs showed residents being evacuated from Taman Saujana Aman in Sungai Buloh, and another resident leaving her house at Merbau Sempak in the same area after floodwaters rose.
State preparations
In a related report, the Selangor government said it has mobilised 7,677 personnel from various state agencies to prepare for disasters during the Northeast Monsoon, which is expected to continue until March 2027. The deployment shows that the state is treating the monsoon season as a prolonged period of risk rather than a one-off event.
Weather outlook
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) also flagged heavy storms nationwide until 7pm on November 4, advising commuters to expect a wet evening. The reports reviewed do not give the location of the collapsed bridge, any casualty figures or the number of evacuees, so readers should rely on updates from the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), the Fire and Rescue Department and local authorities.
Safety tips
Residents in flood-prone areas should keep emergency kits ready, move vehicles and valuables to higher ground when warnings are issued, avoid driving through floodwaters and follow evacuation instructions promptly. Drivers should also avoid crossing damaged or flooded bridges.
Sources: Malay Mail - Bridge collapses in Selangor as flash floods hit Sungai Buloh and Petaling | Malay Mail - Selangor gears up for north-east monsoon | Malay Mail - MetMalaysia flags heavy storms nationwide until 7pm
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