NSTnation 'It is no secret why people in the past, over 100 years ago, built houses high above the ground.'
Urban and regional planning expert Professor Datuk Dr Alias Abdullah said many assumed that the latest drainage and irrigation systems could avoid flooding and improve water flow, but realistically, it was impossible.
He proposed that two-storey houses be considered a necessity in flood-prone areas, so that homeowners could keep important goods upstairs and avoid major losses. He said it was also vital to maintain a clean river for easy water flow and look into more methods for better and faster water flow. “Planners need to keep in mind that whatever they do, they have to consider the environment and floods.”
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