Shahidan: KL floods not due to clogged drains, retention ponds
PARLIAMENT | Federal Territories Minister Shahidan Kassim has dismissed accusations the flash flood that hit Kuala Lumpur on Monday was caused by a clogged drainage system and malfunctioning flood retention ponds.
He said the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) cleans the drainage system on a regular basis and cleans all 19 river trash traps every day.
He also said the six retention ponds were...
He said the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) cleans the drainage system on a regular basis and cleans all 19 river trash traps every day.
He also said the six retention ponds were...
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