Selangor: The unplanned construction of houses and village developments is among the critical issues Selangor faces in tackling flood problems in the state. State Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim said recent data indicated several villages urgently need flood mitigation measures to prevent ongoing disasters affecting their residents.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Izham emphasized the need for a more aggressive approach by the state government. He stated that the construction of major drains or water gates would proceed if necessary, as hesitation in decision-making is not an option due to the severe consequences faced by the people, exacerbated by increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.

Earlier, Izham attended a thanksgiving ceremony and gathering with Sungai Leman farmers before launching the Briar and Behn Meyer’s Advance and Sustainable Series for Excellence (BASE) fertiliser technology at Dewan Seri Sekinchan, Sabak Bernam. Briar Resources Sdn Bhd executive chairman Datuk Seri Syed Razlan Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail also attended the event.

In a related matter, Izham announced plans to visit several flood-prone hotspots in Klang on Monday to gain a clearer understanding of the flood mitigation plans. The site visit will involve various related agencies, including the Public Works Department, Department of Irrigation and Drainage, as well as local authorities.

“We can’t afford to wait. While major projects are being completed, I’ll go to the ground and check each site before coordinating and implementing early action,” Izham added.

On April 24, the state government approved 11 urgent flood mitigation measures in critical areas statewide, including Taman Sri Muda, Meru, and Taman Seri Alam, which frequently experience flooding.