A significant step has been taken to address flooding in the Sungai Kinta and Kampar areas.
The government, through the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), has allocated RM108.5 million to reduce flood risks and protect the community.
The project was initiated following severe flooding at the Kepayang Putra Arena near Fair Park, an incident that shocked residents.
Unusual rainfall that lasted for 13 hours recently caused the water level at the Ulu Kinta Dam to rise beyond the capacity of the infrastructure.
The rising water from Sungai Kinta overflowed into neighborhoods, submerging houses up to 1.5 meters high.
Residents were exposed to muddy, polluted floodwaters, with many reporting skin problems after being exposed to the polluted water.
The approved budget will be used to raise the river banks and prevent future overflows.
These improvements are part of a strategy to deal with increasingly unpredictable weather caused by climate change.
In November, rainfall levels reached 370.2 millimeters, well above average, underscoring the urgent need for action.
Teams from DAP, JBPM, and local councils have already begun cleanup and recovery efforts in the affected areas.
