What Caused The Flash Floods In KL?

Dr Wong Wai Sam, Water Resource Technical Division, The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia

11-Sep-20 18:00

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Parts of central KL were submerged in water yesterday, with flood waters rising up to three metres deep. We talk to Dr. Wong Wai Sam to understand the contributing factors to the flood, and what how the city's flood mitigation strategies can be improved.

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Produced by: Loo Juosie

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn

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Categories: Environment, Science, Politics, Law and Legal Matters, Social Issues

Tags: Evening Edition, Flash Floods, Kuala Lumpur, Urban Flooding,

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