Read the signs: For properties near or on hillslopes, such as this one in Taman Bukit Permai, Ampang in Selangor, residents are urged to keep a close watch for slope failure. — LOW LAY PHON/ The Star
SELANGOR authorities are on high alert for potential disasters such as landslides and flooding in the state with the ongoing northeast monsoon season.
According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department, the monsoon season is from early November until March next year.
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The Sept 17 landslide in Kemensah Heights forced the evacuation of some 103 residents. — Photos: RAJA FAISAL HISHAN and LOW LAY PHON/The Star
This eroded hillslope in Bukit Segar is a concern for nearby residents during rainy seasons.
Surinder says a more holistic approach is needed when it comes to long-term slope maintenance.
Zafrul says MPAJ monitors 356 risky slopes every year for early signs of slope failure.
Mohd Fazil: Kemensah and Melawati folk are starting to notice signs of land disturbance.
Even minor landslips, such as this one in Bukit Kemensah, can be a sign of slope failure.
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