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The Fire and Rescue Department is urging the public to stay away from rivers, waterfalls, and other recreational water spots.
Flood mitigation works are being carried out in several parts of Selangor following heavy rainfall that affected 15 locations across four districts earlier this month.
In a media statement, the Selangor Government said rainfall readings of between 51.5mm and 114.5mm were recorded on 5, 6, and 7 November 2026.
The affected districts were Petaling, Klang, Kuala Selangor, and Sepang, with nine affected locations in Kuala Selangor, four in Klang, and one each in Petaling and Sepang.
Several factors were identified as contributing to the flooding, including high rainfall, river overflow, and insufficient internal drainage capacity to accommodate surface runoff.
Other factors included low and narrow bridge levels, as well as damage to existing river embankments caused by irresponsible parties.
In response, the Federal and Selangor State Governments are implementing short- and long-term flood mitigation measures through the Selangor State Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), covering the Klang, Kuala Selangor, and Sepang districts.
However, the state government cautioned that flood risks could not be completely eliminated, citing low-lying terrain and extreme weather conditions associated with climate change.
Members of the public can track the progress of flood mitigation projects through the Selangor DID's Flood Mitigation Project Dashboard.
The department updates project implementation statuses by the 10th day of each month. For further information, the public can contact the Selangor State DID hotline at 03-5544 7376.
Flood-hit areas and measures by district
Petaling (one area)
| Area | Flood trigger | Quick fixes | Long-term plan |
| Kampung Melayu Subang | Rain above 60mm, drains overwhelmed & low-lying area near Pelempas and Pelumut rivers | 280 l/s pump running, flapgates installed & Sungai Damansara dredging under way | Sungai Pelempas flood mitigation project (Phase 2): Tender expected December 2026 |
Klang (four areas)
| Area | Flood trigger | Quick fixes | Long-term plan |
| Taman Maznah | Internal drains unable to carry water out in time | Handled by MBDK | Handled by MBDK |
| Taman Sentosa | Internal drains unable to cope with surface runoff | Handled by MBDK | Handled by MBDK |
| Kg. Johan Setia | Low, narrow bridge slowing drain flow & low-lying area | Drain maintenance under way | Drainage upgrade (Phase 2): Land acquisition Q3 2027, tender Q2 2028 |
| Kg. Bukit Kapar | Heavy upstream rain; unauthorised quarry clearing & drains overwhelmed | Enforcement against unlicensed quarries; more frequent drain maintenance | Drainage upgrade: Land acquisition 2027, tender 2028 |
Kuala Selangor (nine areas)
| Area | Flood trigger | Quick fixes | Long-term plan |
| Taman Seri Alam | Heavy rain & retention pond overflow | Pump house run by MPKS & mobile pumps; pond restoration | Drainage upgrades (tender Q2 2027): Hillpark pond relocation planned |
| Mapel Hillpark | Rain over two hours | Pond maintenance and restoration | Saujana Utama drainage upgrade (tender December 2026) |
| Jalan Derahman and Jalan Zazuli, Kg. Bukit Hijau | Rain over two hours & drains over capacity | Drain maintenance, screw pumps & enforcement against illegal dumping | Drainage upgrade: Land acquisition 2027, tender 2028 |
| Jalan Parit Haji Omar, Kg. Bukit Kuching Tengah | Rain over two hours | Parit Merbau maintenance & screw pump | Shares the Bukit Hijau long-term measures |
| Taman Saujana Perdana | Rain over one hour | Monitoring, MPKS pump house & embankment repair | Saujana Utama drainage upgrade (tender December 2026) |
| Batu 7 Kampung Ijok | Heavy rain upstream of Sungai Buloh | Mobile pumps, embankment repair and raising | Sungai Buloh flood mitigation (Phase 2): design stage |
| Kg. Jaya Setia | Rain over two hours | Drain maintenance & monitoring | Drain upgrade: Tender Q1 2027 |
| Jalan Masjid, Kg. Bukit Kerayong | Rain over two hours & drains over capacity | Main drain maintenance | Flood mitigation for Sembilang and Janggut basins: New project application |
| Jalan Bahagia, Kampung Parit Mahang | Rain over two hours | Drain maintenance, Sungai Janggut and Sembilang upkeep, screw pump & embankment raising | Road level to be raised by JKR & Sungai Buloh flood mitigation (Phase 2): Design stage |
Sepang (one area)
| Area | Flood trigger | Quick fixes | Long-term plan |
| Taman Suria Warisan | Sungai Kelinsing overflowed at a development site where the embankment was damaged | Two mobile pumps & developer urged to speed up embankment repairs | Sungai Langat flood mitigation (Phase 2, Package 2): 7.43% complete |
Public advised against recreational water activities during Northeast Monsoon
In the same vein, the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has advised the public to postpone recreational activities in water bodies throughout the 2026/2027 Northeast Monsoon season.
In a media release dated 10 November 2026, the department urged the public to avoid bathing, swimming, picnicking and camping at rivers, rapids, waterfalls and water slides. This follows unpredictable weather conditions and heavy, continuous rainfall in several areas, which could lead to sudden rises in water levels, strong currents and sudden surges of water.
JBPM highlighted that such conditions could put members of the public at risk of serious accidents and loss of life.
The department also reminded the public to stay updated on weather developments, follow instructions from the authorities and take preventive measures. Anyone requiring emergency assistance should call the 999 emergency line and provide rescuers with the incident location.
The advisory follows an incident at Sungai Pertak in Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor, on 9 November 2026, where eight individuals were reportedly swept away by strong currents while taking part in recreational and climbing activities.
Another 26 individuals stranded in the surrounding area were successfully rescued.
JBPM expressed its condolences to the families of those involved, noting that the incident served as a reminder of the risks associated with recreational activities in rivers and forest areas, particularly during unpredictable monsoon weather.
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