The Selangor government is closely monitoring the latest situation regarding the water level in several major rivers, as well as the current rainfall rate in the state.
Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari (above), in a post on Facebook, said all relevant agencies are always on standby.
“I also received reports of flash floods around Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam. The sluice gates have been opened as an effort to speed up the receding water,” he said.
Meanwhile, state executive councillor Izham Hashim said he was monitoring with deep concern the flash floods that hit Taman Sri Muda and its surroundings.
The state Infrastructure and Public Amenities, Agriculture Modernisation, and Agro-Based Industry Committee chairperson said the floods were caused by high water levels in Sungai Rasau.
“This incident occurred as a result of the high water level in Sungai Rasau, as well as the situation of stagnant water which delayed the flow of water out to Sungai Rasau,” he said on Facebook.
He said he instructed the Department of Irrigation and Drainage to activate the pump system immediately and his officers will conduct a check at the location to ensure the situation recovers immediately.
“Alhamdulillah, for now, the water in the flooded areas has started to recede. I urge residents in the surrounding area to be careful and immediately report if there are any unwanted incidents,” he said.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department forecasted thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds to hit all of Selangor until 9pm tonight.
- Bernama
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