Kuala Lumpur Sinkhole Incidents: JKR to Provide Technological Support in SAR
Call for Technological Support in Search and Rescue Operations
The Public Works Department (JKR) has been tasked with providing technological support to assist in the search and rescue (SAR) operations for the Indian tourist who fell into a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur.
Prone to Sinkholes
Civil society group Save Kuala Lumpur's chairman, M Ali, highlighted that areas like Bangsar Federal Hill and Brickfields have been prone to sinkholes for decades, with some occurring in quick succession.
Sinkhole Incident Causes
The sinkhole incident in Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur, was caused by a combination of factors involving underground utilities and heavy rainfall.
PKR's Role in SAR
JKR will provide technological support in the SAR operations, utilizing equipment such as ground-penetrating radar and drones to locate the missing tourist.
Timeline of Events
- 25 Aug 2024: Sinkhole incident occurs in Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur.
- 26 Aug 2024: PKR instructed to provide technological support in SAR.
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