Seremban has fully recovered from the flash floods which struck the city yesterday but the authorities is on full alert ready to respond to any eventualities.
Seremban Fire and Rescue Department chief Mohammad Idris said the residents of the city are already back and about with their daily lives and most of the low lying areas inundated with flash floods are already cleaned up.
"The heavy rains yesterday caused rain water to flow down from the hills swamping some parts of the city but the situation has returned to normal now.
But the department's 20 firemen and four fire engines are on standby ready for any possibilities," Mohammad told New Straits Times in a phone interview.
Flash floods struck low lying areas in the city here yesterday following a three hour downpour and strong winds.
Heavy rains from 5pm caused water level to rise at Jalan Mantin, Jalan Labu, Jalan Tuanku Munawir, Jalan Datuk Bandar Tunggal, Taman Mutiara Galla, Taman Sri Pulasan and Bukit Tangga.
Some 20 cars parked at Wisma UMNO building near Jalan Tuanku Munawir were also partially submerged in flood waters but no victims were reportedly trapped.
Meanwhile, State Irrigation and Drainage Department director Rozman Mohamad said the department has identified the causes of flashfloods in the state and the department is in the midst of rectifying the situation.
He said among the areas being looked into include Seremban town, Kampung Sungai Machang Hilir and Kampung Chennah in Jelebu.
He said in Seremban for example, the city recorded a rainfall of 97 mililitres which is above the capacity of the city drains.
The water level however dipped 30 minutes after the rain stopped.
In Kampung Sungai Machang Hilir the flash floods was caused by silt build up on the riverbed of Sungai Lenggeng which reduced its depth.
"We have appointed a contractor to dredge the silt and the process is expected to take up to three weeks.
Rozman said in Kampung Chennah, the area was inundated with flash flood in a very short time as it recorded a rainfall of 108 mimiliters.
It was further compounded by clogged drains choked with garbage and agriculture waste.
However, cleaning up operations have been completed and residents have also spruced up their homes.
"Hopefully, all these efforts will reduce the possibily of flash floods in the future," said Rozman.