KLANG: The Selangor state government is taking necessary measures to prepare for tropical storm Senyar, marking the first time the state will face such a storm.
Mentri Besar Datuk Amirudin Shari announced in a statement on Thursday (Nov 27) that the state government has activated all machinery at the state, district and local authority levels. He mentioned, “In case of continuous rain causing rapid water level rises, a total of 1,173 temporary evacuation centres are on standby to shelter up to 244,000 residents.”
These evacuation centres are located in schools, mosques, halls and community centres, and all are equipped with essential supplies. Amirudin noted that 344 pieces of equipment—including four-wheel-drive vehicles, heavy-duty trucks and 227 boats—have been positioned at strategic locations throughout the state for the emergency delivery of essential items and for search-and-rescue operations for disaster victims.
“I have instructed the relevant agencies to conduct safety inspections on all these vehicles so they can be deployed immediately in any emergency situation,” he added. The state also has 45 warning siren stations that will be activated if water levels approach dangerous heights.
Amirudin urged Selangor residents to remain vigilant concerning warnings and evacuation orders issued by authorities or community leaders. “If you hear the siren in your area and evacuation orders are given, please comply and register your family at the nearest temporary evacuation centre,” he said.
He emphasised that ensuring the safety of every Selangor resident is the state's top priority as it prepares for the storm. The Selangor government will maintain close communication with the Malaysian Meteorological Department (Met Malaysia) through the State Disaster Management Unit and the National Disaster Management Agency.
Amirudin also stated that official weather updates will be shared as developments unfold on Met Malaysia's main social media platforms and on the website www.met.gov.my. Met Malaysia has confirmed that tropical storm Senyar, located over Sumatra, is crossing the Straits of Malacca and heading toward Malaysia, with its anticipated path along the west coast from the Selangor to Perak state borders. The storm can reach speeds of up to 50 km/h and is expected to bring continuous heavy rain at least until Saturday (Nov 29).
