Shah alam: A total of 34 flood mitigation projects, valued at RM241.6 million, have been successfully completed across various districts in Selangor, enhancing the state’s readiness for the upcoming monsoon season. State Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim highlighted these efforts during the Selangor State Assembly session.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, 39 additional flood mitigation projects, worth RM383.35 million and funded by the Selangor government, are in different stages of implementation. Furthermore, 18 flood mitigation initiatives under the federal government are underway, involving an allocation of RM3.462 billion, underscoring the collaborative efforts between state and federal authorities in addressing flood challenges.
In response to an oral question from Michelle Ng Mei Sze (PH-Subang Jaya) regarding projects aimed at addressing infrastructure deficiencies contributing to flooding, Izham revealed the approval of 127 ‘quick win’ projects with a budget of RM27.94 million. Most of these projects, focusing on river and flood retention pond dredging, were completed over the past two months.
Additionally, 50 flood mitigation projects, funded through state development allocations and valued at RM14.1 million, include riverbank strengthening and stabilization, river and coastal maintenance, and maintenance of pump houses and sluice gates.
Izham also mentioned a special meeting with key stakeholders to discuss flood preparations. Ensuring the functionality of critical flood-related equipment and components, such as hydromechanical infrastructure, water control gates, and submersible pumps, is a priority for monsoon preparedness.
The Selangor Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has activated the Weather Monitoring Operations Team during the Northeast Monsoon to monitor rain telemetry stations, water levels, sirens, and CCTV cameras. This information is accessible through the Selangor DID’s InfoBanjir website, with operational costs jointly funded by the state and federal governments.