![Downpour, clogged drains cause flash flood on Kajang SILK Highway Downpour, clogged drains cause flash flood on Kajang SILK Highway](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61669817123_TBBANJIRHUJAN.jpg)
Downpour, clogged drains cause flash flood on Kajang SILK Highway
An hour-long downpour and clogged drains had caused water to overflow onto the Kajang SILK Highway on the Putrajaya route towards Sungai Ramal Luar in Kajang.
Wed Nov 30 2022
![Floods: Selangor govt tells local authorities to identify clogged drains Floods: Selangor govt tells local authorities to identify clogged drains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51668129591_DatukSeriAmirudin.jpg)
Floods: Selangor govt tells local authorities to identify clogged drains
Amirudin said they were now more prepared to tackle floods, especially in terms of management as they have made early preparations.
Fri Nov 11 2022
![Drinks firms spooked as India refuses to exempt some plastic straws from ban Drinks firms spooked as India refuses to exempt some plastic straws from ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71649408248_INDIA.jpg)
Drinks firms spooked as India refuses to exempt some plastic straws from ban
The ban is part of India's drive to stamp out polluting, single-use plastic trash that chokes rivers and drains.
Fri Apr 08 2022
#UNDIBootcamp: Hello YB. What do MPs, ADUNs and councillors REALLY do?
"Our elected representatives respond to all sorts of issues each day, from drains to cat droppings to neighbours who cast spells. But what are your MPs, ADUNs and local councillors actually responsible for? We talked to YB Fahmi Fadzil, YB Lim Yi Wei and Farhan Haziq to find out.
#UndiBootcamp is a one-stop series for new voters (and those who just need a refresher)."
#UndiBootcamp is a one-stop series for new voters (and those who just need a refresher)."
Thu Mar 17 2022
![DBKL appoints consultant to redesign drains to deal with flash floods DBKL appoints consultant to redesign drains to deal with flash floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646814862_DatukSeriDrShahi.jpg)
DBKL appoints consultant to redesign drains to deal with flash floods
DBKL has appointed a consultant to study and redesign the city's drains to improve their ability to accommodate increased rain water and prevent flash floods.
Wed Mar 09 2022
![Johor Sultan disappointed with public for throwing garbage into drains and causing floods Johor Sultan disappointed with public for throwing garbage into drains and causing floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634731467_buangsampah.jpg)
Johor Sultan disappointed with public for throwing garbage into drains and causing floods
The Sultan of Johor has expressed disappointment with some people for throwing garbage into drains and rivers, causing flash floods in the city of Johor Bahru.
Wed Oct 20 2021
![Factory compounded RM10,000 for breaching scheduled waste management rules Factory compounded RM10,000 for breaching scheduled waste management rules](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632197836_pencemaran.jpg)
Factory compounded RM10,000 for breaching scheduled waste management rules
The factory was also being investigated after it was suspected to have released red-coloured water into public drains, according to DOE.
Tue Sep 21 2021
![Dead fish in Sungai Penchala: Factory suspected of releasing effluents into drain Dead fish in Sungai Penchala: Factory suspected of releasing effluents into drain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628959077_kilangcemarSungai.jpg)
Dead fish in Sungai Penchala: Factory suspected of releasing effluents into drain
A factory located 165 metres from Sungai Penchala is suspected of releasing effluents into the drains and polluting the river, said the Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS).
Sat Aug 14 2021
![DOE suspends licence of factory, issues compounds of RM642,000 over waste pollution DOE suspends licence of factory, issues compounds of RM642,000 over waste pollution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620144795_Pencemaranair.jpg)
DOE suspends licence of factory, issues compounds of RM642,000 over waste pollution
The department found a layer of oil in drains in the Bukit Minyak Industrial area after investigating a public complaint on April 30.
Tue May 04 2021
![FT Ministry ready to work with others to address KL flash floods FT Ministry ready to work with others to address KL flash floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600043226_PETUGASALAMFLORA.jpg)
FT Ministry ready to work with others to address KL flash floods
The Environmental Crimes Unit is supervised by the Environment and Water Ministry, in collaboration with the Defence Ministry and the Home Ministry.
Mon Sep 14 2020
![Drains in KL can't cope with downpours, causing flash floods Drains in KL can't cope with downpours, causing flash floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/81485400633_Banjir.jpg)
Drains in KL can't cope with downpours, causing flash floods
The drains were originally designed to accommodate a rainfall density of 50 milimetres but due to the time and situation, the capacity to cope had dropped as the drains were old and obsolete.
Thu Mar 16 2017
![Clean the drains to solve river pollution, says expert Clean the drains to solve river pollution, says expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/71463222154_sungaipinangpulau.jpg)
Clean the drains to solve river pollution, says expert
Cleaning the river will not solve the problem of river pollution if the drains are dirty.
Sat May 14 2016
![Vehicles trapped in KL flash flood Vehicles trapped in KL flash flood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/81447592085_FLOOD.jpg)
Vehicles trapped in KL flash flood
Two vehicles were stuck in a flash flood in Jalan Semantan today following heavy rain since 4pm.
Sun Nov 15 2015
![Displacement of drains indicate soil movement - Dr Azman Displacement of drains indicate soil movement - Dr Azman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/81413882210_295x200.jpg)
Displacement of drains indicate soil movement - Dr Azman
Residents residing in landslide-prone areas have been urged to monitor the situation around their homes for any indication of soil movement.
Tue Oct 21 2014
![Flood-damaged school property to be replaced before 2014 session Flood-damaged school property to be replaced before 2014 session](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-12/61387107269_295x200.jpg)
Flood-damaged school property to be replaced before 2014 session
Damaged desks, chairs, computer systems, hostel facilities and drains ran into tens of millions of ringgit but Terengganu education committee hopes to fix everything before school starts.
Sun Dec 15 2013