SHAH ALAM, Nov 10 — The state government has ordered immediate cleaning of drainage systems in Kampung Bukit Kuching and Kampung Bukit Hijau in Jeram, Kuala Selangor, to facilitate water flow and reduce the risk of recurring floods.
Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said maintenance work must be carried out again, even though the area was cleaned recently.
"I have instructed that the drainage cleaning works be carried out again immediately, even though similar works were already conducted in September.
"This maintenance is intended to reduce the risk of clogged drains and recurring floods," he said in a Facebook post today.
Yesterday, Amirudin accompanied Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to inspect the situation in Kampung Bukit Kuching and Kampung Bukit Hijau, and to meet with residents affected by the floods.
The visit continued to the Parit Gajah Flood Mitigation Plan’s (RTB) screw pump station to monitor water-pumping operations in the area.
He added that an inspection revealed the flood embankments remain in good condition, while a pump with a capacity of 280 litres per second is being used to accelerate the drainage process.
Monitoring and on-site interventions will continue to speed up the recession of floodwaters, particularly during the northeast monsoon and high-tide conditions.
"The welfare and safety of the residents must always remain the top priority throughout this period," Amirudin said.
