KUALA SELANGOR, Nov 6 — The state government will discuss with the management of Masjid At-Taufiqiah in Bandar Seri Coalfields whether to relocate the mosque or retain it and upgrade it after seven flood incidents since 2021.
Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said both options would be assessed to find the best solution to recurring floods that have affected the mosque congregation's safety and comfort.
“I need to discuss this with the Masjid At-Taufiqiah management; there have been seven floods since 2021. We need to consider whether to raise the mosque or relocate it, as the site is consistently low-lying.
“That is why some people have asked how water levels can rise even when it is not raining. This is caused by water overflowing from Sungai Subang, which then flows towards Merbau Sempak, before eventually reaching Sungai Buloh and the area near the mosque,” he said.
Amirudin was speaking to the media after a briefing by Kuala Selangor district officer Mohd Raiz Radzuan and technical agencies, following inspections of the retention pond at Universiti Teknologi MARA's (UiTM) Puncak Alam campus today.
Meanwhile, the state government is stepping up preparations for the high tide phenomenon expected this weekend.
All relevant agencies, particularly disaster management teams, have been instructed to intensify monitoring in coastal areas at risk of flooding.
“The highest tide level is expected to exceed 5m. It actually occurred yesterday, but the level was not particularly high.
"The 2021 flood occurred when the tide reached between 4.5m and 4.6m, accompanied by heavy rainfall. We have reminded all coastal areas to step up monitoring,” he said.
Earlier, Media Selangor reported that high tides were expected at Port Klang from tomorrow until Wednesday (November 11), with sea levels forecast to reach 5.2 metres this Sunday (November 8).
The Klang District Disaster Management Committee said the highest level is expected at 5.02am on Sunday, placing it within the warning category.
