Clogged drains worsen floods

By the river: The town of Chukai after the banks of the Kemaman river burst and flooded most areas. — Bernama

SHAH ALAM: Tributaries and a drainage system clogged with rubbish have exacerbated the flood situation that hit the east coast states of Peninsular Malaysia, says Environment and Water Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zaini Ujang.

He said rubbish and debris such as trees and soil slow the process of floodwater dispersal.

End of the road: A rowboat serves as the only means of crossing this flooded section of a road near Kampung Ketam in Temerloh, Pahang. — Bernama