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Hot issue: As global warming and unregulated development persist, the scale and frequency of flood events are likely to continue to increase in the coming years. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

WHILE flooding is not unusual in tropical countries like Malaysia, the scale and frequency of flood events have increased in recent decades. This situation is likely to continue escalating as global warming and unregulated development persist.

Although flooding is considered a natural disaster in low-lying areas or areas fronting coastlines exposed to storms and high tide – the magnitude of impact and scale of these flood events can amplify to unprecedented levels, says environmental and urban researcher Evelyn Teh.

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