Federal Territories Ministry, DBKL studying options to resolve flash floods in Kuala Lumpur
Bernama
Mac 7, 2022 20:01 MYT
Federal Territories Ministry, DBKL studying options to resolve flash floods in Kuala Lumpur
The FT Ministry will meet with DBKL to find the best solutions to resolve flash flooding in the capital city after several areas were inundated today, its deputy minister, Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias said. - Astro AWANI/Shahir Omar
KUALA LUMP
UR: The Federal Territories Ministry will meet with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to find the best solutions to resolve flash flooding in the capital city after several areas were inundated today.
Its Deputy Minister, Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias said the ministry is taking the matter seriously as flash floods occurred in several areas after only two hours of continuous rain, submerging vehicles as floodwaters rose rapidly.
"Although it happened rather rapidly, to me, it should not be used as an excuse to blame any party. Therefore, we must have a further discussion with DBKL to identify the best solutions to solve this problem in the short term, middle term and long term.
"In addition, I will also respond to this issue at the Dewan Rakyat imminently," he said in a statement here today.
The Malaysian Highway Authority posted on Facebook informing that flash floods had affected several routes on the Besraya Expressway, including the route from the city centre to Salak South, from Kuchai to Salak Jaya as well as from Kampung Malaysia to Kuchai.
Meanwhile, the Stormwater Management And Road Tunnel, or SMART Tunnel, has been completely closed to motorists temporarily to make way for flood diversion operations.
Photos of submerged cars in flooded parking lots in affected areas in the city posted by concerned Malaysians had gone viral on social media earlier.
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Flash floods strike several areas in Klang Valley
07/03/2022 08:25 PM
BERNAMA
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 -- Several major areas in the Klang Valley were flooded due to heavy rain for about an hour from 3 pm today.
The incident also caused dozens of cars to get stuck on the road, with some of them in a parking lot almost completely submerged.
Among the areas affected were Jalan Chan Show Lin, Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Kia Peng, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Kuching and Jalan Raja Laut.
Following the incident, the SMART Tunnel was closed for flood operations.
The National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) in a Facebook post informed that a relief centre had been opened at the Sultan Sulaiman Club Hall and policemen from the Chow Kit Police Station were currently assisting with evacuation work.
The heavy rain also affected the water level of several rivers around the Klang Valley, with Sungai Gombak (Jalan Tun Razak) exceeding the danger level; and Sungai Batu (Sentul), Sungai Klang (Sulaiman Bridge and Lebuh Pasar) and Sungai Gombak (Jalan Parlimen) exceeding the warning level.
"NADMA reminds the public to always take precautions, remain alert of the surrounding situation, and prioritise personal safety when floods occur," read the post.
Meanwhile, a Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department spokesman confirmed the authenticity of a 25-second viral video that showed several vehicles submerged in water due to flash floods in Jalan Kuchai Lama at about 4.15 pm this afternoon.
“We received dozens of emergency calls informing of flash floods in the Klang Valley. The Fire and Rescue Department will issue a statement in the near future, "he told Bernama.
In the viral video, several vehicles were seen stranded due to the road being flooded, resulting in traffic congestion.
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Flash floods: TNB cuts supply to several substations
07/03/2022 11:23 PM
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 -- Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has cut off electricity supply to several substations in the city centre following flash floods to ensure the safety of consumers.
In a Facebook posting, TNB said among the areas and buildings affected by the power cuts are Bukit Aman, Bukit Bintang, Jalan Kebun Bunga, Tanglin Hospital, Sri Jati Apartments and several top hotels in the the federal capital.
“Efforts are being made to ensure that power supply to the affected areas could be channeled in stages depending on accessibility and the situation on-site,” read the posting
According to TNB, supply would be shut off at the affected power substations to ensure the safety of local consumers should the flood situation worsens and poses a risk to consumers.
Meanwhile, in another posting, TNB urged the public to contact them at 15454 should they come across fallen electric poles or broken cables.
"Be aware of your surroundings and stay safe when you are in your vehicle during the floods," it added.
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