Ringlet dam disaster: Death and destruction on highlands


CAMERON HIGHLANDS: Water released from the Sultan Abu Bakar hydroelectric dam after the siren was sounded – which was either not heard or went unheeded – brought death and destruction to Bertam Valley in Ringlet here.

As of press time, three people were confirmed dead, nearly 100 houses destroyed or under water and over 100 vehicles badly damaged.

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