Zoo Negara says all animals safe after flash floods
KUALA LUMPUR: Flash floods at Zoo Negara two days ago were triggered by persistent heavy rain that caused water from Sungai Pandan and Sungai Kemensah in Hulu Klang to converge and overflow.
Flash floods at Zoo Negara on February 4th were caused by heavy rain causing water from Sungai Pandan and Sungai Kemensah to overflow, according to deputy president Datuk Rosly Lana. All animals were unharmed despite floodwaters reaching up to 1.2 meters in certain areas. The deputy president clarified that the zoo's inability to assist the animals during the floods was due to the severity of the flooding, preventing vehicles from reaching affected areas.
Rosly dismissed claims that the zoo had failed to aid the animals, stating that the fast-flowing waters made it impossible for vehicles to access the impacted zones, including the reptile, hippo, and savannah enclosures. Some animals, like the hippos, remained unaffected as they naturally prefer being submerged in water. The zoo swiftly cleaned the enclosures, resolving the situation within two hours.
Rosly assured that the zoo performed better in handling this incident compared to previous significant floods, with no reported fatalities among the animals. Ongoing cleaning and monitoring efforts continue to ensure both the animals' safety and visitor comfort.
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