Mitigation programmes lower risk of flooding


Low says smarter methods such as natural flood management can help prevent flash floods in Melaka. — Filepic

MELAKA: The state’s ongoing flood mitigation programmes have been successful in reducing inundations during the wet season, says Chief Minister Adly Zahari.

He said areas in Merlimau that used to flood during downpours were no longer at risk because of a properly managed irrigation system.

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