Flooding along carriageway

REGARDING “Better drainage capacity” in the Text Us column, Nov 25, about flooding along Federal Route 54 (Kepong-Sg Buloh) in the Klang Valley: Following heavy rainfall, a flash flood occurred in the area on Nov 18 at 5.20pm. According to the Petaling District Drainage and Irrigation Department (JPS), abnormally high rainfall (57mm) caused the nearby Sg Gasi to overflow into roadside drains and eventually the carriageway.

A Petaling District JKR department investigation determined the drainage system at the site is in good condition, physically and functionally. As a short-term countermeasure, the department carried out cleaning works – this was in addition to the yearly schedule.