KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 -- The Selangor state government will fast-track flood mitigation work after flash floods hit Klang and Shah Alam again this week, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

He said the recurrence of flash floods has raised public alarm and must be addressed urgently.

"I personally witnessed the effects of flash floods caused by heavy rainfall this week, which have affected residents - particularly in areas such as Taman Melawis in Klang and Taman Sri Muda in Shah Alam," he said in a statement, adding that he has also received direct complaints.

The MB said he has directed Infrastructure Exco Datuk Izham Hashim to resolve all issues that are slowing down project implementation.

Amirudin acknowledged that dela...