Zaliha said DBKL plans to work with the irrigation and drainage department and several other agencies to implement effective flood mitigation measures.

“DBKL is identifying key flash flood hotspots, following recent flooding at the World Trade Centre.

“The flash flood which occurred last Thursday was the result of severe weather and excessive rainfall that caused water levels to rise rapidly,” she told a press conference at DBKL Menara 1 today.

It was reported that several vehicles at the World Trade Centre parking lot were submerged under nearly half a metre of water, while about 50 vehicles parked near Sungai Gombak were also affected.

Zaliha also said the landslide at Taman Bunga Raya on Jalan Genting Klang, which occurred on the same day, was because of problems with the soil structure.

She said DBKL and the relevant agencies will monitor the situation and take measures to resolve the issue.

“We will conduct soil structure tests to develop more sustainable solutions to ensure safety in the area. This is a temporary measure we are implementing,” she said.

Heavy rain caused part of the retaining wall at Taman Bunga Raya near Wardieburn Camp to collapse, leading to the evacuation of 52 residents from 17 terraced houses.