Selangor, Federal govt agree on five measures to tackle Klang Valley floods
PUTRAJAYA: The Selangor and federal governments have agreed to implement five key measures to reduce flooding affecting Klang Valley residents.
PUTRAJAYA: Selangor and federal authorities have reached an agreement on five key strategies to mitigate Klang Valley flooding, following a meeting between Hannah Yeoh and Amirudin Shari. Both sides have agreed to hold a technical session within two weeks, aiming to determine project specifics, funding, and implementation. The five measures include evaluating dam capacities at Batu and Klang Gate, pinpointing new flood retention pond sites, expanding three current ponds, and organizing river dredging and silt removal.
The technical meeting will finalize details, with initial assessments due before the upcoming Parliament session and 2027 Budget. Ongoing meetings will track progress and address challenges. Assessing Batu and Klang Gate dams will determine if their current capacities suffice for the next 20-30 years, while new retention ponds must be strategically located in Selangor, considering technical feasibility, land use, environmental impact, and flood risk reduction.
Three suitable ponds in Selangor are being considered for upgrading: Kampung Laksamana, Sungai Kertas, and Bukit Lagong, the latter needing its forest reserve status removed. Coordination between Selangor and Kuala Lumpur DID will identify rivers needing dredging and a site for silt disposal. Both sides emphasized the urgency, as 30% of Malaysians live in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, contributing 41.7% to the country's economy.
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