40-year-old structure caused Kuala Kangsar water tank burst
IPOH: The bursting of a 455-cubic-metre water tank at Taman Kuala Kangsar yesterday was caused by the deterioration of its structure, which was more than 40 years old.
A 40-year-old water tank burst in Kuala Kangsar, causing water supply disruption to around 520 consumers, according to a report from the Perak Water Board (LAP). The tank, located in Taman Kuala Kangsar, is said to have deteriorated beyond repair due to its advanced age. The incident was reported to LAP's Kuala Kangsar operations centre around 5pm on the previous day.
LAP immediately responded by providing direct water supply through the main pipeline to affected areas, while cleaning works were done on nearby roads. The tank panels were subsequently removed, and plans are underway to replace the old structure with a new one. Preliminary investigations revealed that water overflowed onto surrounding roads, but no casualties or property damage were reported.
The house nearest to the tank was deemed safe. LAP continues to monitor the situation to prevent further disruptions and ensure the incident does not happen again. Several videos of the incident quickly spread on social media, causing panic among residents.
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