‘Tunnel not answer to JB’s flood problem’

By ZAZALI MUSA

Metro News
Monday, 20 Jun 2022

Some parts of Johor Baru were hit by flash floods on May 25. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

JOHOR Baru city does not need a SMART Tunnel to mitigate flash floods like in the Klang Valley, says an expert.

Environmental consultant and Green Earth Society adviser Joel Lawrence Jayasunthar opined that the tunnel was not a viable option for Johor Baru, which is a coastal city.

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Some parts of Johor Baru were hit by flash floods on May 25. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

Serina says mangrove forests help to reduce flooding impact on coastal areas.

Joel says the authorities must come out with short-, medium and long-term flood solutions.

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Some parts of Johor Baru were hit by flash floods on May 25. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

Serina says mangrove forests help to reduce flooding impact on coastal areas.

Joel says the authorities must come out with short-, medium and long-term flood solutions.

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Some parts of Johor Baru were hit by flash floods on May 25. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

Serina says mangrove forests help to reduce flooding impact on coastal areas.

Joel says the authorities must come out with short-, medium and long-term flood solutions.

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