DBKL, Irrigation Dept to build underground water storage tunnel to overcome flash floods, says Shahidan


STAR

KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will cooperate with the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) to build a high-capacity groundwater storage tunnel to overcome the issue of flash floods in the nation’s capital.

Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim said this was one of the long-term solutions that will take about three to five years to be completed.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

shahidan kassim , DBKL , tunnel , flash floods , solution

   

Next In Nation

MPV in crash where eight died was being pursued by cops
Melaka carrying out measures to protect residents from crocodile threat
Malaysia re-elected to Uncitral for 2025-2031 term
Malaysia, Vietnam elevate bilateral relations to comprehensive strategic partnership
Vehicles in viral video given summonses for parking too close to bus stop, Ipoh cops say
Eight people in MPV die in collision with 4WD in Sibu
Company director loses RM34,000 in scam to supply non-existent Agriculture Department order
Girl among three killed, baby hurt after family of four on motorcycle crash into lorry
Water levels at three major Kelantan rivers surpass alert levels
Scheduled water cuts to seven Penang Island areas Nov 28-29

Others Also Read