Floods: DBKL has appointed consultant to study, redesign drains in the city, says FT Minister


KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has appointed a consultant to study and redesign the city’s drains to improve their ability to accommodate increased rain water and prevent flash floods.

Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim (pic) said the appointed consultant has been instructed to prepare the study within 12 months based on the average recurrence interval (ARI) of 200 by the Irrigation and Drainage Department (DID).

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