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A SECOND LANDSLIDE TO WREAK HAVOC IN TAMAN BUKIT MEWAH?
By B. Hariharasuthan
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Is a second landslide set to wreak
another
round of devastation at Taman Bukit Mewah, Bukit Antarabangsa near Hulu
Kelang?
The Public Works Department (PWD) and Public Works Institute (IKRAM) have
not ruled out such a probability.
This follows initial investigations which revealed the soil condition
of the
landslide area to be 'weak'.
A senior geologist said Wednesday that a series of tests conducted by the
Geo-Technical Forensics Unit at Taman Bukit Mewah found the soil to be weak and
unstable.
Thus, he said, there were strong indications that another landslide might
occur.
The geologist, who declined to be identified, said the unit used the
Real Time Data Sensor device to mark movements in the soil, from time to
time.
"Since Saturday, the readings have been uncertain. The unit, nevertheless,
has been carrying out tests in a few sectors to collect the relevant data to
obtain a clearer picture.
"The unit found the composition of the earth to be a mixture of soil and
water which could make the earth softer.
"We want to prevent another landslide and hope that the weather will be on
our side," he said, adding that there was nothing strong to grip the earth from
sliding.
The geologist said PWD's investigation unit was taking into account, the
existence of several units of abandoned partially-built bungalows.
He said PWD was trying to get details of the abandoned units from the
developer.
"We are trying to figure out whether the pilings conducted at the said area
could have triggered the earth movement," he said, noting that heavy rain could
further aggravate the condition in the area.
Bernama understands that PWD and IKRAM need at least another 12 days to
come
up with a final report on studies of the landslide area.
Last Saturday's landslide in Bukit Antarabangsa left four people killed,
one
unaccounted for, 17 injured and 14 bungalows buried.
This afternoon, search and rescue operations were called off.
-- BERNAMA
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Is a second landslide set to wreak
another
round of devastation at Taman Bukit Mewah, Bukit Antarabangsa near Hulu
Kelang?
The Public Works Department (PWD) and Public Works Institute (IKRAM) have
not ruled out such a probability.
This follows initial investigations which revealed the soil condition
of the
landslide area to be 'weak'.
A senior geologist said Wednesday that a series of tests conducted by the
Geo-Technical Forensics Unit at Taman Bukit Mewah found the soil to be weak and
unstable.
Thus, he said, there were strong indications that another landslide might
occur.
The geologist, who declined to be identified, said the unit used the
Real Time Data Sensor device to mark movements in the soil, from time to
time.
"Since Saturday, the readings have been uncertain. The unit, nevertheless,
has been carrying out tests in a few sectors to collect the relevant data to
obtain a clearer picture.
"The unit found the composition of the earth to be a mixture of soil and
water which could make the earth softer.
"We want to prevent another landslide and hope that the weather will be on
our side," he said, adding that there was nothing strong to grip the earth from
sliding.
The geologist said PWD's investigation unit was taking into account, the
existence of several units of abandoned partially-built bungalows.
He said PWD was trying to get details of the abandoned units from the
developer.
"We are trying to figure out whether the pilings conducted at the said area
could have triggered the earth movement," he said, noting that heavy rain could
further aggravate the condition in the area.
Bernama understands that PWD and IKRAM need at least another 12 days to
come
up with a final report on studies of the landslide area.
Last Saturday's landslide in Bukit Antarabangsa left four people killed,
one
unaccounted for, 17 injured and 14 bungalows buried.
This afternoon, search and rescue operations were called off.
-- BERNAMA
