Klang residents want proper clean-up of drains

Sivasundram says wild vegetation and mud need to be removed from Taman Melawis’ monsoon drain up until the culvert opposite Sluice Gate 38, for proper drainage flow. — CHAN TAK KONG/The Star

THICK grass and small plants are impeding water flow in concrete U-shaped monsoon drain culverts in residential areas in Klang, Selangor.

When rains are heavy, the blockage even causes a backflow.