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.
State executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi said the project will involve Sungai Binjai and Sungai Puloh, and is set to benefit more than 200,000 residents in Setia Alam, who have often fallen victim to flash floods, even outside monsoon transition seasons.
“Recently, due to climate change, flash floods have been happening more frequently and are difficult to predict,” he said.
“One of the factors might be development, but we cannot blame development and the environment alone; we need to take immediate action,” he told reporters after officiating a public dialogue session for the Setia Alam flood mitigation plan today.
Najwan, who is also Kota Anggerik assemblyman, said MBSA has identified several high-risk areas involving public utilities and developments that require cooperation from various parties.
He said flash floods usually occur in areas with water retention problems, which are unable to accommodate large volumes of water. As a solution, the council is considering the construction of sustainable drainage systems and the expansion of water retention ponds.
“This approach includes elements such as natural water absorption, the preservation of green spaces and the integration of modern technology in water management,” he said.
— Bernama
