Flash flood impact in Kuala Lumpur – approach review and way forward
The understanding of the impact of flash floods is carried out by identifying the main causes of flooding. Measures have been undertaken to reduce the impact of flooding however, several recommendations are identified to address the problem more effectively. This paper is based on the analysis of...
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Institute of the Malay World and Civilization, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2018
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| Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/12466/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/12466/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/12466/1/jatma-2018-06SI1-10.pdf |
| Summary: | The understanding of the impact of flash floods is carried out by identifying the main causes of flooding. Measures
have been undertaken to reduce the impact of flooding however, several recommendations are identified to address the
problem more effectively. This paper is based on the analysis of the factors that has contributed to the occurrence of
flash floods in urban areas particularly Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur. Rapid development occurs here, leads to
the compromise of green and forested areas that serve as the absorption of water run-off, causing drainage associated
problem, moreover, when not managed effectively and obsolete drainage design that requires costly maintenance. Steps
taken to reduce this problem are mainly structured approach which involves the construction of smart tunnel to diverted
large quantities of water from the road surface to existing natural pond, widening and deepening of the drainage
system, building reservoirs and dams for storm water at the upstream area. Meanwhile, the non-structured approached
currently involves cleaning of the main waterway of Sungai Klang and Sungai Gombak of debris. Recommendation
for future works is more active non structured approach that have been prove to be cost effective with greater impact
to the livelihood of the people. |
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