IPOH: All recreational and outdoor water sports activities involving rivers in Kampar district have been suspended with immediate effect following a water surge tragedy at Sungai Jahang, Gopeng, which claimed three lives on Friday (Nov 15).
District officer Nazrul Fahmi Mohamad said the suspension includes water rafting and water tubing activities.
"The Kampar District Disaster Management Committee has decided that all recreational and outdoor activities are to be halted until further notice from the authorities,” he said in a statement here.
Acting Perak police chief Deputy Comm Zulkafli Sariaat the order is to take effect immediately.
"Activities will be temporarily stopped with immediate effect.
"We advise the public, as well as organisers, to exercise caution during water activities and to remain vigilant about weather conditions before proceeding," he said in a statement on Saturday (Nov 16).
According to Bernama, three Public Works Department (JKR) officers drowned while participating in a water rafting activity at Sungai Jahang on Friday (Nov 15).
The victims were identified as Suhaili Mat Saad, 47, a district engineer at Seberang Perai Tengah, Penang; Mohamad Khairul Hakim Hamidi, 37, a senior assistant engineer at Langkawi JKR, Kedah; and Muhammad Ikram Abdul Bari, 29, a customer service officer at Langkawi JKR.
The incident was believed to have been triggered by continuous heavy rain, which led to a sudden rise in the water level of Sungai Jahang, resulting in a boat carrying six passengers and a guide capsizing.
