KUCHING, Oct 16 — Several areas in Kuching were hit by flash floods following heavy rain this afternoon.

Flooding was reported at Sarawak Plaza, the Mile 3 underpass, Jalan Tun Jugah and Jalan Batu Lintang after the rain began at around 1.30pm.

The downpour was accompanied by strong winds, with a tree also reportedly uprooted near Wisma Naim here.

Meanwhile, a video posted on Threads, filmed from a restaurant on the basement floor of Sarawak Plaza, showed workers trying to sweep away floodwater.