KUALA LUMPUR: Heavy rain and strong winds that swept through the capital yesterday evening resulted in fallen trees and broken branches at 14 locations across the city.

In response, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) deployed three operational teams, including its First Rider unit, comprising 20 personnel, to remove the trees.

The affected areas were located at Taman Desa, Kuchai Lama, Taman Bukit Segar, Jalan Klang Lama, Jalan Ampang, Taman Skyline Klang Lama, and Taman Gembira.

"These teams were dispatched to all affected areas to carry out immediate removal, cutting, and clean-up works," DBKL said in a statement on Facebook today.

The local authority said its swift intervention aimed to ensure public safety and maintain smooth traffic flow following the incidents.

"DBKL remains committed to ensuring that recovery and clean-up operations are carried out swiftly to minimise risks to public safety and prevent any disruption to road users," it added.