Three rivers in Hulu Selangor identified as water surge, drowning hotspots


SHAH ALAM: Three rivers in Kuala Kubu Baru, Hulu Selangor have been identified as areas with frequent reports of drowning and getting trapped in water surges from 2020 to 2022.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Datuk Norazam Khamis said the areas are Sungai Batang Kali, Sungai Chiling and Sungai Pertak which are also popular picnic spots.

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