Waste in waterways causing urban floods


PETALING JAYA: The next time you want to throw your garbage into a drain or river, stop to think. You could be the cause of flooding in the country.

Irresponsible waste dumping is one of the major factors causing urban flash floods, which are becoming a serious problem, said environmental health experts.

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