SHAH ALAM, Nov 8 — The rising water level at Sungai Klang in Taman Sri Muda is due to the high tide phenomenon following the continuous heavy rain earlier today.
As at 6.45pm today, state executive councillor for infrastructure Izham Hashim said that the water pumps in Taman Sri Muda are operating well.
“The current situation at Sri Muda at 6.45pm this evening. The water pumps are working well.
“The river water (level) is quite high due to the high tide phenomenon. Updates on the flood situation will be done from time to time,” Izham said on Twitter, sharing a video on the situation at the pump house in Taman Sri Muda.
Keadaan semasa di Sri Muda jam 6.45 petang tadi. Pam air berfungsi dengan baik. Air sungai agak tinggi kerana fenomena air pasang sedang berlaku. Saya akan kemaskini situasi banjir dari masa ke semasa. pic.twitter.com/iRQJd5upRK
— Izham Hashim (@IrIzhamHashim) November 8, 2022
Meanwhile, the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) issued a notice for residents in Taman Sri Muda to relocate their vehicles to higher ground.
“The parking space at Pasar Moden Sri Muda is open for vehicles to be parked at,” the notice read.
Earlier today, the Malaysian Meteorological Department forecasted heavy rains, strong winds and thunderstorms throughout Selangor beginning around 3pm.
Later in the evening, the agency updated its weather report and said the ongoing strong weather will continue until 9pm tonight.
