Clogged drains, illegal structures main cause of flood in Prima Setapak


Tan inspecting the illegal structures built along the back lanes of Prima Setapak in Wangsa Maju.

DRAINS from Prima Setapak to Jalan Genting Kelang in Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur, will be upgraded by the end of the year following complaints of recent flash floods in the area.

Wangsa Maju PKR chief Andre Lai said clogging occurred at the drainage interchange network along Jalan Genting Kelang that channels water to Sungai Bunus.

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