PREMIUM The rains are coming El Niño is coming. Here is a list of things you can do if you live in a flood prone area. News Just now Listen
Encroaching wetlands, blocked drainage, building on wetlands and poor waste disposal are some of the bad behaviours that contribute to flooding.
Many cities in flood-prone regions still run on storm drains sized for rainfall patterns from decades ago, so even a normal El Niño downpour can overwhelm systems that were never rebuilt to match today's intensity.
As the government and other agencies face a preparedness test to avoid fatalities, displacement, injuries and property damage in flood-prone areas, are you ready for the heavy rainfall?
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