‘Sinkholes more likely to appear during rainy season’

PETALING JAYA: A geotechnical engineering expert said sinkholes more commonly appear in roads in the country during the rainy season. Prof Dr Fauziah Ahmad of Universiti Sains Malaysia said rainwater could lead to soil movement that causes sinkholes to form.

“Rain is a triggering factor as the water flow can be very strong and dynamic, ” she said, adding that it is important to be extra cautious during the monsoon period.