Accumulation of rainwater behind retaining wall led to Taman United collapse, says Geosciences Dept


THE accumulation of rainwater behind the retaining wall at Taman United, Kuala Lumpur, is one of the contributing factors that lead to the collapse on Monday (Nov 24) morning, says Selangor and Federal Territories Minerals and Geosciences Department director Rusli Mohamed.

“The retaining wall, built on the lower section of the road, was also not reinforced.

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