MELAKA – The Melaka government will form a special committee in each district, comprising elected representatives and relevant departments, to address flash floods issues in the state.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali said so far, over 20 flash flood-prone locations have been identified, believed to be plagued by poor drainage problems.
“Like yesterday’s floods, it was not stagnant floodwater, which recedes in three to four days’ time, but an overflow of water that could not pass through. The situation improved after a few hours but there are areas where flash floods repeatedly occurred this year.
“So, we discussed the matter yesterday to enable all parties to come up with suggestions to jointly resolve flash flood issues in their respective areas,” he told reporters after visiting the Melaka City Historic Council market here today.
Sulaiman said upgrading works such as maintenance and drainage improvements were currently being carried out, including in areas frequently hit by flash floods.
“The situation in several flood-prone areas such as Jasin is improving with the upgrading works.
“Some projects are being implemented, some at the tender level, and Insya-Allah, with these improvements, we can reduce the state’s flood woes,” he added.
In a separate development, Sulaiman said Aidiladha sacrificial rites would be allowed to be performed this year in accordance with the standard operating procedure set by the Melaka Islamic Religious Council. – Bernama, June 24, 2022
