More than 30 locations nationwide at risk of landslides

Constant monitoring: The Malaysian Institute of Public Works personnel helping to rehabilitate landslides at Taman Bukit Permai 2.

PETALING JAYA: More than 30 locations nationwide have been identified as landslide hotspots and with the current continuous rain, the potential for landslides is even higher.

The Mineral and Geoscience Department Malaysia said the continuous rain during the northeast monsoon, which is expected to last until March next year, is the main reason why areas with slopes exceeding 25° are at risk of erosion.