Growing more sponge cities


The ponds in Putrajaya are able to retain excess rainwater during a downpour. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

THE term “sponge cities” is used to describe urban areas with abundant trees, lakes and parks designed to absorb rain and prevent flooding.

During the Selangor State Assembly sitting in November, Kota Kemuning assemblyman Preakas Sampunathan said the “sponge city” concept could address flooding.

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