Fresh questions about flood mitigation efforts as Kuala Lumpur inundated again

As many as 11 of Kuala Lumpur's main roads were submerged following heavy rains on April 25, 2022. PHOTO: KUALA LUMPUR CITY HALL TWITTER
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KUALA LUMPUR - Flash flooding in the Malaysian capital on Monday (April 25) - for the second time in two months - has again raised questions about the country's flood management system.

As many as 11 of Kuala Lumpur's main roads were submerged on Monday evening following two hours of incessant rain. The water subsided a few hours later. 

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