THE Selangor government is closely monitoring the latest situation regarding the water level in several major rivers, as well as the current rainfall rate in the state. 

Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari in a Facebook post said all relevant agencies are always on standby. 

“I also received reports of flash floods around Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam. The sluice gates have been opened as an effort to siphon off up receding water,” he said. 

State Infrastructure and Public Amenities, Agriculture Modernisation, and Agro-Based Industry Committee chairman Izham Hashim in a Facebook post said he is monitoring with deep concern the flash floods that hit Taman Sri Muda and its surroundings. 

“This incident occurred as a result of the high water level in Sungai Rasau, as well as the situation of stagnant water that delayed the outflow of water to Sungai Rasau,” he said.

He said he had instructed the Irrigation and Drainage Department to activate the pump system immediately, and said his officers would conduct a check at the location to ensure that the situation improves.

“Praise be to God, for now, the water in flooded areas has started to recede. I urge residents in the surrounding areas to be careful and immediately report if there are any unwanted incidents,” he said. 

The Meteorological Department forecasts thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in Selangor until 9pm tonight. – Bernama, August 20, 2022.