The city councils of the Klang Valley are on high alert for flash floods.
According to a report, local governments in the Klang Valley are ready to monitor and inform the public about any flash floods, as well as deploy staff while pursuing flood mitigation initiatives.
The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) is monitoring locations such as Taman Sri Muda, Taman Mesra, Kampung Kebun Bunga, Padang Jawa, and Section 13 using real-time data, according to the local daily The Star.
According to the Star, MBSA is also keeping an eye on its reservoirs and pumps to ensure they are operational.
Klang Municipal Council president Noraini Roslan was quoted as saying that a quick response unit is on standby and that the council has strengthened its checks on drainage networks. Klang, like Shah Alam, was struck hard by floods in December.
The Star also reported that the Klang Municipal Council was monitoring floods online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, using closed-circuit television cameras (CCTVs).
According to The Star, the Petaling Jaya City Council has identified 34 flash flood areas and set aside RM28 million for flood mitigation projects, with city mayor Mohamad Azhan Md Amir stating that flood management will take place prior to, during, and after floods.
According to the Star, the Subang Jaya City Council has activated its emergency operations room at its command centre, which has been on standby since the rainy season began.
If flood warnings are issued, The Star reports that Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) would issue alerts on its electronic billboards, and its operations room will be activated for response coordination if flood victims are present.
Local governments are also upgrading and clearing sewers as a flood-prevention technique, according to the Star.
