Upgrade for monsoon drain to prevent flash floods in Ipoh’s Canning Garden
THE monsoon drain on Jalan Keli­­ling in Canning Garden, Ipoh in Perak, will be upgraded to prevent flash floods. Read full story ...
Flash floods are a worsening scourge worldwide — here's why
At least 62 people have been killed in the worst flooding to hit Spain in decades. Flash floods are becoming more common and more intense due to global warming.
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Could a ‘combined sewer’ solve flash floods in urban areas? Dept tasked with finding out
The Sewerage Services Department (JPP) has been asked to study the possibility of designing sewage treatment plants and sewer ...
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Extreme weather: What causes flash flooding?
Changes could be made in towns and cities to protect against the worst effects of flash floods. Dr Linda Speight, a flood expert at Reading University, says urban areas could benefit from changes ...
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Prepare for a Flood
Flash flooding will occur in creeks, streams and urban areas within hours of torrential rain. These floods can reach heights of 30 feet or more. Streets can be turned into rivers, and underpasses ...
Landslides and Flash Floods Leave 17 Dead and Several Missing
In December, a landslide and flash floods in Sukabumi, West Java, killed 12 people, destroyed dozens of homes and forced evacuations in vulnerable areas. Villagers described the floods as ...
State will protect 1 million additional acres of wetlands by 2028
Environmental groups embraced the new regulations but home builders fear they could hobble residential development.