KUALA LUMPUR: Various flooding discount duties have really been completed and are presently underway to deal with the flash floodings in Kuala Lumpur, states Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif.
The Kuala Lumpur mayor claimed that completely different strategies have really been taken by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) within the steady initiatives to deal with flash floodings proper right here.
“Three flood mitigation tasks have been accomplished, three tasks are being carried out whereas eight tasks can be applied.
“The 3 duties which have really been completed are the enhancements to the drain system at Jalan Hang Lekiu, Jalan Gereja Raja Chulan, Jalan Melaka and bordering places.
“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 venture to enhance the primary drainage system in Jalan Terkukur and its surrounding space in Taman Million is predicted 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 tasks within the pipeline, she stated it included varied mitigation tasks and infrastructure development tasks to enhance the drainage system, all to be accomplished within the first quarter of 2025.
She shared that by way of steady works, DBKL, by way of the Kuala Lumpur Command and Control Centre (KLCCC), had put in water stage sensors at 30 flood threat areas together with rivers and drains.
“The sensing items will definitely alert the management space of a lift in water levels and performance as a really early discovery system.
“City Hall has a variety of cellular 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 impression 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 places which have been 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’ll definitely 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.
