PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has taken a number of preparatory measures to face the high tide phenomenon that’s predicted to happen round Batu Pahat, Johor from Sunday (Jan 2) to Wednesday (Jan 5).
Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA) secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zaini Ujang (pic) stated that the short-term motion concerned preparations for flash flooding, particularly in low-lying areas in Batu Pahat akin to Parit Johar and Jalan Sultanah.
He stated this included guaranteeing that each one six flood management gates operate correctly and no sediments and garbage clog the drainage system.
“The DID has additionally constructed limitations utilizing sandbags and carried out sediment suction alongside the underground drains in Jalan Sultanah,” he stated in an announcement on Sunday.
The high tide phenomenon was anticipated to happen in Batu Pahat from Sunday to Jan 5 and flash flooding can occur if there was a collision between high tide and heavy downpour that might consequence in drainage methods getting congested.
Zaini stated the division additionally took step one by establishing a 200-metre embankment from Parit Lapis to Taman Nira final 12 months to forestall overflow of Sungai Batu Pahat into the realm round Taman Nira, Batu Pahat.
“Residents residing close to coastal areas and main rivers are suggested to be on alert and comply with the newest developments together with warnings issued by the authorities in addition to make sure the drainage system close to houses is all the time maintained to facilitate water stream,” he stated.
For extra data on the present water stage standing of rivers nationwide, the general public can go to the web site publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my or by way of the MyPublicInfoBanjir utility. – Bernama
