High water level at Sungai Klang as a result of heavy rain earlier in the day. Activists say urban development has changed the natural topography of Kuala Lumpur, thus reducing the city’s ability to absorb rainwater. — Filepic
Kuala Lumpur residents are filled with dread each time it rains.
Over the past few months, many parts of the city have been inundated after a downpour, wreaking havoc in its wake.
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A landslide occurred at Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve early this year after a downpour. — Filepic
Some are concerned that projects allowed to take place near rivers or ponds could result in sediment flowing into the water, thus reducing capacity to hold rainwater. — Filepic
Across the Jalan Puchong flyover overlooking Kesas Highway is Sungai Kuyoh which has a disused choked with undegrowth retention pond that is in dire need of dredgin the cause of the flooding in Taman Kinrara.
Cars going through floodwaters in Dataran Merdeka after a downpour in the city centre on April 25. — Filepic
Yee (right) and residents showing the drainage system in Jinjang Selatan that is unable to cope with high water levels during floods.
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