Freak hailstorm hits Shah Alam

PETALING JAYA: Several areas in Shah Alam, Selangor have been hit by hail at around 4pm on Sunday (March 9).

Facebook user Zaem Nordin recorded the phenomenon while he was waiting at a traffic light intersection in Section 9 in Shah Alam.

In the video, small hailstones about one to two centimetres in diameter are seen on some grass frowing on the road divider.

Another Facebook user, Azmi Radar Saham, also shared a video of him excitedly reacting to his first experience of falling hail., Sinar Harian reported.

“This is my first time witnessing it with my own eyes. Perhaps we need winter clothing,” he posted.

There were also several accounts of fallen trees in Section 9 and Section 17 due to the storm.

Facebook user Mohd Izzudin Salahudin, there were four fallen trees along Persiaran Kayangan heading towards Universiti Selangor (Unisel) from Plaza Masalam.

“Heavy rain in Shah Alam. Avoid going through Persiaran Kayangan towards Unisel from Plaza Masalam,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Malaysian Highway Authority announced there are fallen trees at the Shah Alam Intersection northbound from Setia Alam to Shah Alam causing traffic slowdown.

“The right and left lanes are blocked. Traffic is slow. Always be alert when driving,” it said.