SHAH ALAM, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government is accelerating flood mitigation works, including dredging and widening a 54-kilometre stretch of the Klang River, to reduce flood risks.
General : Selangor Intensifies River Dredging, Flood Mitigation Efforts
Izham Hashim, LUAS, FOR, Klang River
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Selangor is accelerating flood mitigation by dredging a 54-kilometre stretch of the Klang River, with the timeline potentially shortened to 18 months due to additional federal projects. The state's remaining expenditure for floodwall construction is now just over RM200 million.
- Dredging the Klang River has increased water depth from one metre to four metres.
- Operations faced challenges from accumulated solid waste and sediment deposits.
- A mobile app introduced in 2022 helps streamline environmental reporting and enforcement.
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