Fix root causes of flash floods


Cars submerged in muddy water at the Shah Alam Stadium after the recent downpour. — filepic

FLASH floods are becoming increasingly common in the Klang Valley and it seems that every time there is a downpour, several parts of the Klang Valley would be hit.

We should not blame the rain but instead look at the root causes of the flash floods.

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