Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Norazam Khamis said they will continue to monitor Taman Bukit Permai 2 in Ampang, Selangor following deadly landslides that occurred yesterday.
He said rescue teams that arrived at the site yesterday observed an additional landslide taking place at 6pm.
“When we arrived at 6pm, there was another landslide where, at first, we had to withdraw for the safety of the rescue teams present at the scene,” he said.
The department is expected to be on standby on site today as it monitors the situation.
“At this stage, we will be on standby until this evening to monitor the situation if any incident happens around here. We can then respond quickly,” said Norazam.
He added that they will also be observing for any weather changes.
A landslide in Taman Bukit Permai 2 yesterday evening claimed four lives while another victim escaped with light injuries in an incident that also affected 15 homes and 10 vehicles.
A search and rescue operation began as nine firefighters from the Pandan Fire and Rescue station arrived at the scene after receiving a distress call at 5.54pm.
During the incident, residents in the area heard a loud bang caused by two landslides that occurred in succession during heavy rain.
The incident was also caught on camera by residents as it happened.
The Meteorological Department has forecast heavy evening showers until March 14. - Mkini
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