KUALA LUMPUR: Various flooding discount duties have truly been completed and are presently underway to handle the flash floodings in Kuala Lumpur, states Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif.
The Kuala Lumpur mayor claimed that totally different strategies have truly been taken by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) within the steady initiatives to handle flash floodings proper right here.
“Three flood mitigation initiatives have been accomplished, three initiatives are being carried out whereas eight initiatives can be carried out.
“The 3 duties which have truly been completed are the enhancements to the drain system at Jalan Hang Lekiu, Jalan Gereja Raja Chulan, Jalan Melaka and bordering 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 claimed within the declaration on Saturday (Oct 18).
Maimunah claimed the three duties presently being carried out are the enhancements to the drain system across the Kampung Periuk location which is slated to be completed in November 2024.
“The challenge to enhance the primary drainage system in Jalan Terkukur and its surrounding space in Taman Million is anticipated to be accomplished 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 stated.
As for the eight initiatives within the pipeline, she stated it included varied mitigation initiatives and infrastructure development initiatives to enhance the drainage system, all to be accomplished within the first quarter of 2025.
She shared that by steady works, DBKL, by the Kuala Lumpur Command and Control Centre (KLCCC), had put in water stage sensors at 30 flood danger areas together with rivers and drains.
“The sensing models will definitely alert the management space of a lift in water levels and performance as a really early discovery system.
“City Hall has quite a few cell pumps and vacuum vehicles in an effort to offer early help to empty the stagnant water on the street or affected areas at a faster tempo whereas decreasing the affect 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 stated.
Maimunah stated the primary focus can be on areas which were recognized as areas the place there are frequent flash floods or overflowing rivers and acceptable motion can be taken.
“The actions taken are collaborated with the Kuala Lumpur Irrigation and Drainage Department to make sure that it would actually be detailed and dependable.
“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.
