By Siti Rohaizah Zainal
KLANG, Dec 2 — The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) is monitoring drainage systems in flood-prone areas, particularly during the ongoing northeast monsoon period.
Klang Mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain said that the drainage in these areas must be cleared to ensure unimpeded water flow, which could otherwise lead to flash floods.
“The state government has instructed all local authorities, the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS), and the Public Works Department to ensure drainage systems are properly maintained throughout the northeast monsoon.
“Therefore, MBDK will oversee efforts to ensure drainage systems are cleared, so the water flow to the rivers is unimpeded. We will also collaborate with all parties, including KDEB Waste Management, and make adjustments to address flooding issues or at least minimise them,” he said.
Speaking to the press after his swearing-in ceremony as the new mayor, Hamid said the council will review the construction of flood mitigation retention ponds.
“We need to determine who is responsible for these retention ponds, whether MBDK, JPS, or the developers… we will work to coordinate and ensure their construction is expedited.
“Therefore, I will gather information promptly and strategise to clarify whether these retention ponds fall under the allocation of MBDK, JPS, or the developers, so the issue can be resolved,” he said.
Previously, state executive councillor for disaster management Mohd Najwan Halimi said 354 areas across Selangor have been identified as being at risk of flooding, with Klang recording the highest number at 77 areas to date.
This is followed by Hulu Langat with 55 locations, Petaling with 52 locations, Kuala Selangor with 43 locations, Sepang with 42 locations, Gombak with 35 locations, Kuala Langat with 27 locations, Hulu Selangor with 12 locations, and Sabak Bernam with 11 locations.
