[UPDATED] Anwar announces RM2,500 additional aid for Selangor flood-hit households

Selangor flood survivors will soon receive a special RM2,500 cash boost, with the government announcing the assistance today. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed the aid in a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, aiming to help households replace lost or damaged belongings. The implementation details and eligibility requirements will be issued by the allocating agency.

Anwar further urged for accelerated flood mitigation projects in response to repeated flooding incidents. As of 3:40pm, flood evacuees in Selangor surged to 583 individuals from the initial 163 families, a significant increase from the morning count of 215 people from 55 families. Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari attributed the recent floods to unprecedented rainfall, stating the state is concurrently pursuing both long-term and immediate flood control actions.

The 2026/2027 northeast monsoon commenced on October 27 and is projected to persist until next March. Meteorological Department director-general Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip forecasted three to five episodes of heavy rain between November and January, potentially prompting floods in low-lying regions and river communities. National Weather and Earthquake Operations Centre senior director Maqrun Fadzli Mohd Fahmi warned that the likelihood of major floods would rise if heavy rain persisted alongside high tides.

In August, Selangor and federal authorities mutually agreed on five flood mitigation measures following a meeting between Amirudin and Hannah Yeoh, the Minister for the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories). These measures encompass evaluating Batu Dam and Klang Gates Dam capacities, pinpointing locations for new flood retention ponds, and organizing river dredging and desilting initiatives.