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With flood-related losses in Malaysia reaching a staggering RM933.4 million in 2024, the Adaptive Urban Flood Retention System (AUFRS) emerges as a critical, low-cost passive innovation designed to neutralize urban flash floods before they trigger economic crises. This three-chambered engineering solution utilizes angled baffle plates to achieve an astounding 87.5% reduction in flow velocity, coupled with a sloped sedimentation basin for simplified maintenance and debris trapping. The system’s core intelligence lies in its multi-stage flow regulator, which automatically calibrates water discharge via varying outlet sizes without the need for manual intervention or external power. By significantly reducing peak flood discharge and filtering runoff for cleaner marine release, AUFRS offers a scalable, high-efficiency alternative to complex infrastructure. It provides a robust shield for vulnerable communities, proving that passive engineering can deliver aggressive protection for both urban property and the environment.