Klang Valley Flash Floods, 2 November 2026: Where It Flooded, the NKVE Closure and What to Do Before the Next Downpour

The short version: heavy rain on the afternoon of Monday, 2 November 2026 caused flash floods across the Klang Valley. The NKVE between Shah Alam and Setia Alam was closed in both directions, and the river at Kampung Melayu Subang rose 1.37m above its danger level. Waters have since receded, but afternoon storms are common during the monsoon transition.

Information as of the evening of 3 November 2026.

Where it flooded

Based on media reports:

FMT reported an estimated 92 homes affected, and three people, including a baby, were moved to a relief centre. The Selangor fire and rescue department said some residents refused to leave despite orders to evacuate. The Star also reported a landslide at a Shah Alam car park with no casualties. No deaths have been reported.

The NKVE closure

• Stretch: KM9.1 to KM9.4, between Setia Alam and Shah Alam, both directions.
• When: flash flooding around 6.20pm; PLUS announced a temporary closure.
• Diversions: southbound traffic from Subang exited at Elite; northbound traffic from Bukit Raja exited at the Setia Alam Interchange.

Before setting out in heavy rain, check PLUS and traffic radio for updates.

The official response

• Selangor has approved RM800,000 for urgent flood-mitigation works, mainly pumps at the i-City junction in Shah Alam and Taman Rashna in Klang. Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said they could be finished as early as December.
• Other measures under consideration include pumps at Section 7 Shah Alam and Bandar Bukit Raja, a detention pond at Taman Rashna and deeper drains along the Federal Highway.
• The federal government has separately approved RM40 million for longer-term works at Bukit Raja and i-City, still at the design stage.
• Environmental group Peka has linked the floods to forest clearing around Bukit Cerakah and called for a moratorium and an independent inquiry. The state government had not publicly responded to that claim at the time of writing.

Before the next downpour

JomGuide's advice: if you live in a low-lying area, move your car to higher ground as soon as a thunderstorm warning goes out. One resident said the water rose to the car roof within 10 minutes this time. Waiting until you see water is too late.

1. Watch the weather warnings. MetMalaysia issued a thunderstorm warning at 3.15pm on the day. You can set alerts in myCuaca.
2. Check river levels. Public InfoBanjir shows whether nearby rivers are approaching alert levels. See our InfoBanjir guide.
3. Don't drive into floodwater. If you can't see how deep it is, turn back.
4. Follow evacuation orders. If the fire and rescue department tells you to leave, leave.

Already affected?

• Flooded car: don't start the engine. Take photos and call your insurer. Whether you're covered depends on Special Perils cover; see Car Flood Insurance Malaysia.
• Flooded home: photograph everything and notify your insurer before throwing anything out.
• Government aid: eligible households can apply for RM1,000 flood aid, even without staying at a relief centre. See Malaysia Flood Aid RM1,000.

FAQ

Is the NKVE open now?

PLUS announced a temporary closure on the evening of 2 November. Check PLUS's latest traffic updates before you travel.

Why does Shah Alam keep flooding?

State officials cite Sungai Rasah overflowing into a drain along the Federal Highway and high tides in Sungai Klang backing water into low-lying areas. Environmental groups also point to forest clearing.

How long will the afternoon storms last?

The northeast monsoon began on 27 October, and afternoon thunderstorms are common during the transition. See our Northeast Monsoon 2026/27 timeline.