KUALA LUMPUR: Various flooding reduction tasks have actually been finished and are presently underway to take care of the flash floodings in Kuala Lumpur, states Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif.
The Kuala Lumpur mayor claimed that different methods have actually been taken by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) in the continuous initiatives to take care of flash floodings right here.
“Three flood mitigation projects have been completed, three projects are being carried out while eight projects will be implemented.
“The 3 tasks that have actually been finished are the enhancements to the drain system at Jalan Hang Lekiu, Jalan Gereja Raja Chulan, Jalan Melaka and bordering locations.
“It includes upgrading the drainage system and rainwater management to overcome the flooding issue in Taman Sri Rampai Setapak as well as the flood mitigation project in Taman Botani Perdana,” she claimed in the declaration on Saturday (Oct 18).
Maimunah claimed the 3 tasks presently being performed are the enhancements to the drain system around the Kampung Periuk location which is slated to be finished in November 2024.
“The project to improve the main drainage system in Jalan Terkukur and its surrounding area in Taman Million is expected to be completed in April 2025.
“The 3rd job is to enhance the drain system and develop a pump residence in the river around Taman Union which is anticipated to be finished in April 2025 too,” she said.
As for the eight projects in the pipeline, she said it included various mitigation projects and infrastructure construction projects to improve the drainage system, all to be completed in the first quarter of 2025.
She shared that through continuous works, DBKL, through the Kuala Lumpur Command and Control Centre (KLCCC), had installed water level sensors at 30 flood risk areas including rivers and drains.
“The sensing units will certainly alert the control area of a boost in water degrees and function as a very early discovery system.
“City Hall has a number of mobile pumps and vacuum trucks in an effort to provide early assistance to drain the stagnant water on the road or affected areas at a quicker pace while reducing the impact of flash floods.
“Apart from DBKL employees getting on standby to supply aid, tracking is performed via CCTVs found about Kuala Lumpur to guarantee activity can be taken right away if there is a flash flooding,” she said.
Maimunah said the main focus will be on locations that have been identified as areas where there are frequent flash floods or overflowing rivers and appropriate action will be taken.
“The activities taken are collaborated with the Kuala Lumpur Irrigation and Drainage Department to ensure that it will certainly be detailed and reliable.
“We (DBKL) are committed and consistent in dealing with flash floods in Kuala Lumpur through various efforts and initiatives implemented with the cooperation of all stakeholders for the safety, comfort and well-being of the people here as well as the tourists visiting Kuala Lumpur,” she claimed.
