Floods: Water surge caused Hulu Langat incident, says Selangor MB


SHAH ALAM: The floods in Hulu Langat were caused by a water surge from the surrounding mountains, says Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

Speaking during a special press conference held on Monday (Dec 27) night, Amirudin said the surge also carried piles of rubbish and timber up till Batu 14, Sungai Lui and its surrounding areas.

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