CHAPTER 2

PROBLEM STATEMENT
2.1 Problem
THE FLOOD / FLASH FLOOD

LOW
POPULATION
AREA

NO SPECIFIC SIGNAL WATER LEVEL

BACKGROUND
ISSUES

STAY
CLOSE
BY THE RIVER

NO ALARM EQUIPMENT FLOODING IN THE MARKET

Bubble Map 1 : Background Issue

For people who live in low-lying areas near rivers that flood plain or in urban
areas , which has been devastated by a flash flood , a tool like this is
urgently needed to resolve the issue. When heavy rains or when water has
exceeded the bank of the river , this device can provide alerts and reminders
about the incident to the local residents . This tool is able to create a tool
that is easy and does not require high costs .
2.2 Issue Analysis
2.2.1 Questionaire Form
Our club has distributed the analysis to the teachers , parents and the people
who live on the East Coast , the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and places
at risk of facing a flood or flash flood . To see the questionnaire , please refer
to the analysis of the issue . Our goal is distributing this analysis is to identify
problems and get feedback from the respondents are concerned about the
needs of the flood alarm . This is because we are more concerned with
commercial value and according to consumer tastes . To see the
questionnaire please refer to the appendix .
2.2.2 Interview
To acquire analytical problems faced by residents in low-lying areas or near
rivers , we have made a number of surveys by interviewing a number of
respondents who live in flood risk areas to study the issue. The scope of the
questions asked is flooding sudden , the effects of flooding , more frequent
floods and flood alarm equipment needs as a precaution . In addition , we
also search for information through the internet . Below is a table listing the
respondents who were interviewed :
BIL RESPONDENT/OCUPATION
1 Cik Siti Busyra bt Zakaria/Pegawai
Eksekutif Perbadanan Ladang Rakyat
Kelantan.
2 En. Mansor bin Jusoh/Kerani Hong
Leong Bank, Kota Bharu.
3 Pn. Hasyimah bt Hashim/Guru di SMK
Gelugor, Pulau Pinang.
4 Pn. Reywathi bt Arumal/Guru di
Methodist Boys School, Pulau Pinang.

ADDRESS
PJJ USM Pulau Pinang/
Kg. Salor, Kota Bharu,
Kelantan.
Kuala Krai, Kelantan.
Sg. Dua, Pulau Pinang /
Kg. Bachok, Kelantan.
Pernah tinggal di Ladang
Kerila, Tanah Merah

Kelantan selama 5
tahun.
Kota Tinggi, Johor

Pn. Nurul Hanani bt Hussain/Guru di

SMK Kota Tinggi, Johor.

Table 2 : List of Respondent

2.3 TECHNIQUES AND METHODS IN PROBLEM CHOOSING
DISCUSSION: TEACHERSAND CLUB MEMBERS

INTERVIEW

ST
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REFERENCE:
ARTICLE/ INTERNET ETC

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TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

Bubble Map 2 : techniques and methods in problem choosing

The project is designed as we felt the problem of flooding is one of the major
problems that occur in our country .
In some places , there was also a flash flood . We feel compelled to invent a
device that is easy and affordable to do to provide early warning to the
public in flood -prone areas .
2.3.1 Interview
Our club has conducted interviews with teachers , parents and the
communities that live / have lived on the East Coast as well as places
particularly at risk of floods and flash floods to get confirmation from the

user. We have also sought the cooperation of other school teachers who are
resident / lived in flood risk areas to be interviewed .

2.3.2 Questionaire Form

Our club has distributed questionnaires to teachers , parents and the people
who live on the East Coast as well as risk areas facing floods and flash
floods . To see the questionnaire , please refer to the analysis of the issue .
Our goal is distributing this questionnaire is to identify problems and obtain
feedback from respondents on the need for flood alarm . This is because we
are more concerned with commercial value and according to the needs of
society
2.3.3 Discussion with club members
We had a discussion whenever a meeting in Science and Mathematics Club .
The selection of issues is based on the current issues facing society . From
there , the sharing of ideas occurs in overcoming the problems discussed . In
addition, the selection of these innovations taking into account the global
problem solving . With the ongoing discussions , to share ideas and make
improvements to this innovative project

2.3.4 Reference
We have made reference to the print media and the internet . The
information on the flood , flooded areas , destruction of property and all
related collected.

2.4 Rational in project choosing

1. This project is a tool that is able to do and does not require high costs .
2. The tool is also expected to provide quick and accurate information to
people at risk of flooding .
3. In addition to public use , the tool is also suitable as teaching aids .

4. The tool is also a user-friendly tool .

2.5 Problem Statement

2.5.1 The public face Flooding Without any signal
Based on interviews and questionnaires selidk , incidents like this occur
frequently . When the water rises fast asleep that the public never got
around to save their belongings and important documents . With these
products , people can alert the risk of flooding

2.5.2 Flooding Occurs When Exiting Holidays And No Who

Helped
Saving Important Documents
Sometimes flooding occurs when individuals are not at home either out of
business , service , or even a vacation trip village . No signal indicating
neighborhoods were flooded. With this tool , which is connected with a
mobile phone , then the individual is bolehleh save important documents by
asking neighbors or relatives
2.5.3 Flood Alarm not yet available in the Market
Naturally flood alarm is not yet available in the market such as fire alarms .
This product can help consumers and can be owned by an affordable cost .