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Fallen trees in several parts of the city due to heavy rain- KL Fire and Rescue Department

KUALA LUMPUR: The Fire and Rescue Department received multiples distress calls regarding fallen trees in various parts of the city due to heavy rain and strong winds today.

Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department Operations Centre in a statement said affected areas primarily at Taman Tun Dr Ismail and Universiti Malaya.

"Among them at Jalan Klang Lama near the BHP Petrol Station, where fallen trees fell onto four three-tonne lorries. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.

"Additionally, reports came in of fallen trees at the First Residential College of Universiti Malaya.

"These trees fell onto electric poles, subsequently blocking the main road. No casualties were reported."

Similar incidents were also reported at Trellises Apartment and Jalan Long Yew Koh in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, where fallen trees obstructed the main road.

No casualties were reported in these cases either.

"Cleanup efforts are underway in coordination with the Kuala Lumpur City Hall."

The Fire and Rescue Department also reported of a tree that fell in a house compound in Section 5, Petaling Jaya at about 7.18pm.

"The operation commander reported of a fallen tree in a residential area which obstructed the road," said the report.

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