KUALA LUMPUR,  April 11 — Flash floods hit several districts in Selangor following continuous heavy rain since early this morning.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — The monsoon transition phase is set to start March 25 and continue until May, marking the end of the northeast monsoon and potentially triggering flash floods.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Feb 17 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for several districts in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, with adverse weather expected to persist until 5pm today. According to the latest alert released at 2pm,...

SHAH ALAM, Feb 5 — The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) has allocated RM150 million for the Setia Alam flood mitigation plan to address the frequent flash floods in the area since 2021.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Jan 11 — The upgrade project for the retention pond at the Berkeley roundabout in Bandar Baru Klang is nearing completion, and is expected to be operational soon. Bandar Baru Klang state assemblyman Dr Quah Perng Fei said the retention pond will help...

By Norrasyidah Arshad KUALA SELANGOR, Jan 4 — The Health Ministry (MOH) detected 327 positive samples of the human metapneumovirus (hMPV) throughout last year, an increase compared to 225 cases reported in 2023. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the virus is a common cold and...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, Dec 31 — Frequent flash flooding in the Sentosa state constituency will be the issue of focus next year. Sentosa assemblyman G. Gunarajah said some infrastructure will be improved, including widening the drains in Taman Sentosa and Bukit Tinggi. “There are...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam PETALING JAYA, Dec 13 — The state government has allocated over RM6 million to upgrade the drainage system at Sungai Kayu Ara to reduce the risk of flash floods around Kampung Cempaka here since 2021. [caption id="attachment_383274" align="alignright" width="300"] State...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Dec 10 — The construction of a water highway that channels excess water directly to the sea is one of Selangor's proposals to address flooding issues in the Klang Valley. State executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Izham Hashim said the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — Twenty people whose vehicles were submerged in the flash flood incident that occurred in Precinct 11, Putrajaya, yesterday, each received RM1,000 in aid, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 8 — An hour-long heavy rain that started at 4pm caused flash floods at Presint 11 Zon 4A today, submerging 20 vehicles.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal KLANG, Dec 2 — The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) is monitoring drainage systems in flood-prone areas, particularly during the ongoing northeast monsoon period. Klang Mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain said that the drainage in these areas must be cleared to ensure...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — All variable message system (VMS) services or LED billboards managed by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will display real-time weather conditions and warnings of potential flash floods starting tomorrow.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Nov 12 — Authorities in the Klang Valley have advised residents, especially those in flood-prone areas, to exercise caution as thunderstorms and heavy rain sweep through the region, causing flash floods and severe congestion in parts of the metropolitan...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Today's Dewan Rakyat sitting will discuss Kuala Lumpur's level of readiness for the Asean Chairmanship 2025 and Visit Malaysia Year 2026, given that the issue of flash floods has not yet been resolved and may affect the country's image and preparations for the events.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Sept 27 — The Kota Kemuning state constituency is collaborating with the Department of Irrigation and Drainage, the Public Works Department, and local authorities to prevent the recurrence of floods. Its state assemblyman S. Preakas said that among the measures...

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will review its standard operating procedures (SOPs) to better manage flash floods in the Federal capital, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Aug 24 — The Sungai Bernam Water Treatment Plant (WTP) has ceased operating for the time being due to the high turbidity of raw water caused by flash floods in the area earlier today. Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd said that as a result, users in parts of...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, Aug 17 — The state government is making early preparations to face the monsoon season, which is expected to start in November, with all machinery on high alert. State executive councillor for disaster management Najwan Halimi said they have identified hotspot...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, July 1 — The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) has allocated RM250,000 to help address longstanding flash flood issues affecting residents in Taman Kinrara Section 2, Puchong. Kinrara assemblyman Ng Sze Han said this came after MBSJ identified the area as a...