SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government has approved allocations of about RM8million to uplift and reinforce the bunds along the coastline in Selangor, as a preparation for the second wave of high tide phenomenon.
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azmin Ali said the state had issued early warnings when they were notified about the high tide phenomenon, which is likely to hit this Sunday.
As a long-term plan, Azmin said they have also submitted an application requesting RM300 million from the Federal Government to repair damaged banks.
“Out of Selangor’s 291km coastline, about 70km needs to be repaired and strengthened.
“This is to ensure that we are well prepared. I have informed to the authorities to fortify the bunds and repair tweak barriers.
“We have also issued out notice to the residents to take precautionary steps in facing this high tide phenomenon.
“We also need to consider other factors like strong monsoon wind, which is expected to hit at the end of this year,” he told reporters after officiating the Selangor Innovation Appreciation Day at the secretariat building.