Preparedness and Mitigation of Flash Floods in Urban Area

Authors

  • Hidayah Abdullah Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Maizatul Raihanah Mokhtarul Kudus Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Mohd Khairul Asraf Mustapha Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Muhammad Rafhan Johary Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Nur Anis Syamine Muhammad Shukri Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Nur Najihah Mohamad Zulkifeli Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Faridah Othman Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Jalan Universiti, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Noor Mazhuari Zakaria ALPS Inspirations Consultant, Kuala Lumpur
  • Noor Haziqah Kamaludin Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Farah Ayuni Shafie Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Keywords:

urbanization, emergency preparedness, health, safety

Abstract

Flash flood incidents have recently increased, especially in the heart of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur and its nearby areas. This
Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was conducted to identify the reasons and causes behind these incidents. The main objective
of this article is to gain a comprehensive understanding of Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies for Human Health by refining the assessment of its health impacts. Additionally, it aims to raise awareness and enhance the understanding of flash floods, as well as assess the level of preparedness of citizens in dealing with such events. The FGD took place at the Teesside Room, Fakulti Sains Kesihatan 6 (FSK 6), UiTM Puncak Alam. Three panellists were invited to participate, namely Prof. Ir. Dr. Faridah Othman from Universiti Malaya (UM), Encik Noor Mazhuari Zakaria representing ALPS Inspirations Consultant and General Takaful Insurance, and Encik Mohd Khairul Asraf bin Mustapha representing the Inspectorate & Enforcement Unit, District Health Office of Tanah Merah. Their opinions were recorded and are presented in this manuscript.

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Published

22-07-2023

How to Cite

Abdullah, H. ., Mokhtarul Kudus, M. R. ., Asraf Mustapha, M. K. ., Johary, M. R. ., Muhammad Shukri, N. A. S. ., Mohamad Zulkifeli, N. N. ., Othman, F. ., Zakaria, N. M. ., Kamaludin, N. H., & Shafie, F. A. . (2023). Preparedness and Mitigation of Flash Floods in Urban Area. MAEH Journal of Environmental Health, 5(1), 5–8. Retrieved from https://www.jurnal.maeh4u.org.my/index.php/home/article/view/51

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): MAEH Journal of Environmental Health (MJEH): Urban Environment And Public Health: Assessing Risks And Implementing Solutions Series

Section

Articles