Authorities to assess shallow rivers in Padas basin to mitigate flood risks

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Authorities in Malaysia plan to assess the Balampat Mambangan and Malamin Rivers in the Padas basin due to increasing shallowness. The assessments aim to mitigate flood risks by improving overflow flow to manage potential flood damage.

BEAUFORT (May 25): Special attention will be given to the Balampat Mambangan River and Malamin River in the Padas basin as both are becoming increasingly shallow. According to Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Assistant Minister Datuk Ruslan Muharam, both rivers require further assessment to improve the flow of overflow water from the Padas River directly [...] The post Authorities to assess shallow rivers in Padas basin to mitigate flood risks appeared first on Borneo Post Online.