INTERACTIVE: Early warning signs of a landslide – here is what you need to look out for
By SHYAFIQ DZULKIFLI PETALING JAYA: Cracks in walls or floors, blocked drains, and tilting utility poles or fences – these are among the early warning signs of a landslide that people living near slopes need to watch out for, said the Mineral and Geoscience Department. The department’s director-general Datuk Zamri Ramli said other warning signs to look out for are water seeping from slopes, pooling water at the base of slopes, and visible cracks along their surface. “Residents living near slopes should remain vigilant for these early warning signs of landslides, particularly during heavy downpours,” Zamri told The Star. Parts of the country are currently experiencing heavy rain during the current northeast monsoon, raising the risk of landslides especially at high-risk slopes. Critical slopes identified nationwide Zamri said 254 critical slopes we...