Eight homes evacuated after recurring landslides raise safety fears in Shah Alam
EIGHT homes have been affected and their occupants ordered to evacuate after a landslide damaged a retaining wall at Persiaran Kosmos, Section U5, prompting fears of further slope failures among residents. The incident, which occurred yesterday, has ...
Eight homes in Shah Alam were evacuated yesterday after a landslide damaged a retaining wall, raising concerns over potential further slope failures. The incident occurred at Persiaran Kosmos, Section U5, and prompted authorities to declare the area a disaster zone, arranging temporary accommodation for the affected families. Trader Mohd Haris Zulkifli, 26, witnessed the landslide while dining at a nearby restaurant and stated that his neighbor's gazebo was completely destroyed.
He expressed growing anxiety among residents, particularly during heavy rain. The Fire and Rescue Department responded to the emergency at 9.55am, with personnel arriving at 10.12am. Kota Damansara assemblyman Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim declared the area a disaster zone and instructed the eight affected families to evacuate. The Selangor Menteri Besar, district officer, and Sungai Buloh police chief were contacted to coordinate the response.
Izuan assured residents that the government would provide temporary rental costs and assist with slope stabilisation and repair works.
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