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Kampung Melayu Subang hit by fourth flood in 11 days
The Kampung Melayu Subang area in Selangor has experienced repeated flooding as water levels surge past danger thresholds. On Tuesday morning, the Irrigation and Drainage Department reported water levels reaching 18.11 metres, exceeding the danger mark of 17.4 metres.
LSN Malaysia ·
Residents of Kampung Melayu Subang have faced escalating flood risks as the locality recorded its fourth inundation within an 11-day period. The latest incident saw water levels at the Kampung Melayu Subang monitoring station climb to 18.11 metres at 9 am, according to readings from the Irrigation and Drainage Department.
The water level breach represents a significant exceedance of the established danger threshold of 17.4 metres, raising concerns about the frequency and intensity of flooding events in the Selangor district. The repeated inundations within such a short timeframe suggest persistent hydrological challenges affecting the area.
The Irrigation and Drainage Department continues to monitor water levels at the station as communities prepare for potential further disruptions. Authorities have not yet issued additional statements regarding emergency measures or relief efforts in response to the latest flooding incident.
The recurring nature of flooding in Kampung Melayu Subang underscores ongoing infrastructure challenges in managing stormwater drainage and river management in the region during periods of heavy rainfall.