Summary
- Kuala Lumpur and Selangor will jointly strengthen flood management.
- Capacity of Batu Dam and Klang Gates Dam will be reviewed.
- New flood-retention ponds are being considered upstream.
- Three existing ponds in Selangor could be expanded.
- River dredging is also among the proposed measures.
- A technical meeting will be held within two weeks.
KUALA LUMPUR, August 25 — Kuala Lumpur and Selangor have outlined a five-point plan to reduce flood risks across the Klang Valley.
The administrations will review whether Batu Dam and Klang Gates Dam can meet water-management needs for the next 20 to 30 years.
New retention ponds are also being considered upstream, while existing ponds at Kampung Laksamana, Sungai Kertas and Bukit Lagong could be enlarged.
River dredging and improvements to existing flood-management systems are also being considered.
A technical meeting will be held within two weeks to determine project locations, costs, funding and implementation arrangements.
