ALSO READ: Kota Tinggi hit by flash floodsJoel, who is also Asian Environmental Solutions Sdn Bhd director (technical operations), said a comprehensive study was needed to address flash floods in parts of Johor Baru. “Flash floods which hit several parts of the city on May 25, Aug 2 and Sept 25, required the authorities to address the issue once and for all,” he said. Joel: Flash floods are likely to happen with climate change as witnessed in various parts of Malaysia over the past two years. Johor Baru mayor Datuk Noorazam Osman said Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) had embarked on a flood mitigation project last month which was part of the medium-term plan to address flash floods in the city. It involves installing six water pumps and constructing nine weirs along a 5km stretch of the 8km river as the stretch is more vulnerable to flash floods.

Source: The Star November 03, 2022 23:36 UTC