Floods: Over half-a-month's average rainfall fell in single afternoon, leading to flash floods, says Environment Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: All flood control system infrastructure under the Kuala Lumpur Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) was mobilised after flash floods hit several areas of Kuala Lumpur on Monday (March 7) afternoon.

Environment and Water Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tun Man (pic) said pump houses, water locks, sirens, retention ponds and flood diversion systems were all operating well in accordance with standard operating procedures.