PM announces additional aid of RM2,500 for each flood victim in Selangor

Selangor flood victims will be receiving an additional RM2,500 cash grant, as announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The payments are set to commence from tomorrow, aiming to aid in the replacement of damaged household items. The specific implementation and eligibility details will be revealed by the implementing agency. Anwar has also directed for the acceleration of flood mitigation projects.

As of 3:40pm, the number of flood evacuees in Selangor has increased to 583 people from 163 families, as opposed to 215 people from 55 families in the morning. Selangor's Menteri Besar, Amirudin Shari, attributed the recent floods to heavy rainfall. He noted that while long-term projects and immediate measures are being pursued, the situation is unlikely to improve rapidly.

The 2026/2027 northeast monsoon commenced on October 27 and is expected to persist until March next year. The Malaysian Meteorological Department predicts three to five episodes of continuous heavy rain between November and January, which could lead to floods in low-lying areas and riverine communities. Senior director Maqrun Fadzli Mohd Fahmi of the department's National Weather and Earthquake Operations Centre stated that the risk of major floods would rise if prolonged heavy rain occurs along with high tides.

Following a meeting between Amirudin and Hannah Yeoh, the federal Territories Minister, in August, the Selangor and federal governments agreed on five measures to combat flooding in the Klang Valley. These measures include assessing the capacity of Batu Dam and Klang Gates Dam, identifying suitable locations for new flood retention ponds, and coordinating river dredging and desilting operations.