KUALA LUMPUR: Various flood mitigation projects have been completed and are currently underway to deal with the flash floods in Kuala Lumpur, says Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif.
The Kuala Lumpur mayor said that various approaches have been taken by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) in the ongoing efforts to deal with flash floods here.
“Three flood mitigation projects have been completed, three projects are being carried out while eight projects will be implemented.
“The three projects that have been completed are the improvements to the drainage system at Jalan Hang Lekiu, Jalan Gereja Raja Chulan, Jalan Melaka and surrounding areas.
“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 said in the statement on Saturday (Oct 18).
Maimunah said the three projects currently being carried out are the improvements to the drainage system around the Kampung Periuk area which is slated to be completed 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 third project is to improve the drainage system and build a pump house in the river around Taman Union which is expected to be completed in April 2025 as well,” 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 sensors will notify the control room of an increase in water levels and act as an early detection 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 personnel being on standby to offer assistance, monitoring is carried out through CCTVs located around Kuala Lumpur to ensure action can be taken immediately if there is a flash flood,” 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 actions taken are coordinated with the Kuala Lumpur Irrigation and Drainage Department so that it will be comprehensive and effective.
“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 said.
