KAPIT: A sudden heavy downpour early yesterday that began at around 4am caused flash floods along Jalan Selirik which caused temporary traffic jam as motorists were unable to pass through several sections of the road that was under water.
As a result, civil servants were forced to report for duty late as their access roads were impassable to traffic.
The sections of the road along Jalan Selirik that were badly affected by the flood include the junctions of Jalan Tatai Kenyalang (in front of Tai San Ten Cemetery) and Taman Pacific.
The other areas that were also affected by the flood along the same road were Selepong, Taman Melatai and Rumah Richard Engking at Sungai Amang.
Rumah Unjah at Sungai Sesibau and a car park beneath the Megah Mall Building between Jalan Yong Mok Chai and Jalan Penghulu Nyanggau were also affected.