Landslide at Kemensah Heights believed due to underground water flow, says Fire Dept


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The landslide that affected 19 double-storey terrace houses along Jalan Kemensah Heights here Friday (Sept 17), is believed to be due to the movement of underground water following a downpour in the area.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department deputy director Wan Md Razali Wan Ismail (pic) said the flow of the underground water caused the soil structure to slide.

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