Batang Kali landslide: Public Works Dept takes preventive measures


PUTRAJAYA: Short-term preventive measures, including covering the exposed slope with tarpaulin sheets, were carried out at the Father’s Organic Farm campsite in Batang Kali to avoid more landslides.

The Public Works Department said in a statement Sunday (Dec 18) that it was also diverting water flow at the surface and drains to avoid the water from entering the landslide area.

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