CM: Clogged barrages cause of floods

Adly (second, right) looking into malfunctioning barrages at the Sungai Melaka estuary. He pinpointed this as one of the reasons for the flash floods. - Bernama

MELAKA: Improper waste disposal and three malfunctioning barrages (floodgates) were the main causes of flash floods here on June 12, said Chief Minister Adly Zahari.

“The waste caused the delayed function of the pumps, which are designed to drain away excessive water during heavy rain.