Useful structure: Floodwaters flowing through a culvert of the Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin Development project. — Bernama
PASIR MAS: The construction of a spillway structure on the embankment of the Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin Development (PLSB) project has reduced floodwater levels in several villages nearby.
According to Kampung Tersang resident Mohd Nawi Abdullah, 53, the installation of 10 culverts has eased the outflow of river water from Sungai Lanchang.
“In the past, heavy rain would cause the waters of Sungai Lanchang and Sungai Golok to rise and overflow into the village within a week. The current situation is not as bad as in previous years due to the improved outflow from Sungai Lanchang,” he told Bernama here yesterday.
In July, the Federal Government approved the installation of 10 culverts, each measuring 5x5 feet, in Pengkalan Teluk, a location within the PLSB project.
The purpose is to address flooding issues and stagnant floodwaters.
Muhammad Yusuf Setafa, 45, from Kampung Bendang Perol said the culverts had helped alleviate the challenges faced by residents dealing with severe flooding since the implementation of the Sungai Golok PLSB project.
“As of yesterday, some residents from this village moved to a relief centre but the flood situation is not as bad as before,” he added.
