Selangor to release dam water in stages to avoid overflow during monsoon season


SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government is taking steps to reduce dam water storage capacity in stages in preparation for the Northeast Monsoon season.

State infrastructure and agriculture committee chairman Izham Hashim said the strategy to reduce the storage capacity had been initiated by Lembaga Urus Air Selangor (LUAS) since mid-August and so far, the initiative has seen a positive impact.

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