DID: Urban areas at greater risk of flash floods

United Garden in Kuala Lumpur was hit by flash floods in April this year. — Filepic

FLASH floods often occur in areas with dense population and rapid development, hence putting Klang Valley at greater risk.

The Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) said in a statement that Selangor and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur would potentially experience flash floods during the northeast monsoon, which is expected to last until February.