SHAH ALAM, Nov 13 — The Selangor government has allocated RM36.45 million for 47 immediate flood mitigation projects under the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) for 2027.

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, when tabling the state’s Budget 2027, said that of the total, RM9.15 million would be for the Sungai Klang basin and RM7.35 million for the development of the Sungai Langat basin.

He said the allocation would also cover the Sungai Buloh, Sungai Selangor, Sungai Bernam and Sungai Kapar Besar river basins, as well as preparatory works such as design, surveying and land matters.

He added that, of the 47 projects, 30 are continuation projects, of which 13 have been completed and are undergoing final account preparation, nine are being implemented, two are at the pre-tender stage while six are at the design stage.