Selangor, FT join forces to tackle floods in Klang Valley
Measures include identifying locations for new flood retention ponds, increasing the capacity of three existing ponds, river dredging and silt removal.
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh and Selangor Chief Minister Amirudin Shari recently discussed measures to alleviate flood incidents in the Klang Valley. The joint statement issued following their meeting outlined five key initiatives. Technical discussions on dam capacities, identification of new retention ponds, and dredging plans are set to commence within two weeks.
The sides agreed to examine the capacity of Batu Dam and Klang Gates Dam to ensure they can handle water management needs for the next 20-30 years. Three potential ponds for capacity upgrades were identified: Kampung Laksamana Pond, Sungai Kertas Pond, and Bukit Lagong Pond, though the latter requires degazettement from a forest reserve.
River dredging and silt removal will be coordinated between Selangor and Kuala Lumpur's irrigation and drainage departments, with a suitable site for silt disposal already earmarked. All these steps aim to tackle the urgent issue, as three out of every ten Malaysians reside in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, contributing 41.7% to Malaysia's economy.
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