‘You just can’t blame the rain’


Deep trouble: Worsening flood situation seen in Kg Sentosa, Ijok. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

KLANG: Selangor’s flood mess is due to poorly planned development having an adverse effect on the surroundings, says an environmental activist.

Association for the Protection of the Natural Heritage of Malaysia (Peka) president Puan Sri Shariffa Sabrina Syed Akil said that because of this, the state would face the threat of severe flooding whenever there were downpours.

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