SHAH ALAM, Oct 30 — A new detention pond is proposed in Taman Rashna, Klang, as part of efforts to address recurring flash floods affecting i-City in Section 7, Shah Alam, and parts of the Federal Highway.
The Star reported that Shah Alam Mayor Dato’ Zabidah Safar said the proposal was among measures discussed at a multi-agency coordination meeting chaired by state executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Dato’ Izham Hashim on Tuesday (October 27) to discuss possible solutions.
The meeting brought together representatives from the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID), the Public Works Department (JKR), the Klang Royal City Council (MBDK), and local industry stakeholders.
“The primary cause is overflow from Sungai Rasah, which discharges into a drain under the DID purview, located alongside the Federal Highway, before flowing into Sungai Klang,” she said after the recent Shah Alam City Council’s (MBSA) full board meeting.
Zabidah added that the situation usually worsens during high tides, when rising water levels in Sungai Klang restrict the flow of water from the main drain, causing a backflow into nearby low-lying areas. The water usually subsides within 30 minutes.
DID will oversee the construction of the proposed detention pond, as well as the works to deepen and upgrade the drainage system along the Federal Highway. However, no construction cost estimate was given.
She said the issue involves several jurisdictions, making coordination between agencies necessary.
“Sungai Rasah falls under DID, Federal Highway under JKR, Taman Rashna under MBDK and i-City under MBSA,” Zabidah said.
As an immediate measure, MBSA has begun checking drainage facilities under its jurisdiction to identify damaged structures, carry out repairs, and remove blockages.
Retention ponds within i-City, which are maintained by the developer, have also been cleared to ensure water could be released into Sungai Rasah once they reached capacity.
Areas around i-City have experienced repeated flooding in recent weeks, with the latest incident reported near Jalan Keluli 1C on Wednesday (October 28) afternoon following heavy rain.
MBSA said the incident was caused by rising water levels in Sungai Rasah, particularly near Tugu Keris.
She noted that Shah Alam currently has about 13 flood hotspots, with most located near rivers, including Section 13 along Sungai Klang, and TTDI Jaya and Kampung Melayu Subang along Sungai Damansara.
