SHAH ALAM, Nov 14 — The Sepang Municipal Council (MPSepang) is ramping up drain maintenance and cleanup ahead of the northeast monsoon to reduce flash flood risks.
It said these efforts are undertaken periodically, with a focus on high-risk areas, to ensure drains are able to effectively channel rainwater to rivers.
“MPSepang and the KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) Sepang branch are stepping up drain cleanup.
“Cleanup covers extracting waste, sediment and obstructions from drains to ensure good water flow and lower the risk of clogs during heavy rain,” the council said in a Facebook post today.
MPSepang also said the monsoon drain cleanups are in line with Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari’s order for all local authorities to prepare for the northeast monsoon.
Besides maintenance, it said consistent site monitoring is done to identify locations that need cleaning or works that require coordination with agencies responsible.
“MPSepang reminds the people to keep the environment clean together and not litter in drains or the drainage system as this could cause clogs and increase the risk of flash floods,” it added.
