KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 — Iron piles are being installed at the landslide site in Jalan Wawasan, Puchong yesterday to prevent further soil movement in the area.
Serdang District Police Chief ACP A.A. Anbalagan said work to install the 375 iron piles in the 150-meter area started at 4am today.
"In addition to installing the iron piles, canvas cloth is being placed in the area to prevent water from entering the ground as a precautionary measure to avoid further soil erosion collapse," he said during a press conference at the control post in the area today.
The installation is expected to be complete in two weeks.
Anbalagan added that four cars were buried in the landslide, and nine terrace houses were affected, with the occupants advised to seek shelter elsewhere.
“Only one family is staying at the temporary evacuation centre provided, while the other affected residents are staying at relatives' houses nearby," he said.
The landslide caused two underground pipes to leak and an electricity pole to collapse.
Anbalagan said the water and electricity supply to the area had been cut, and the Department of Minerals and Geosciences Malaysia (JMG) is conducting checks to determine the cause of the landslide.
He advised affected residents who want to return home to collect important documents or other items to inform the police on duty at the control post as a security measure.
The landslide which occurred at Jalan Wawasan 3/9 and Jalan Wawasan 3/14, at about 7.30pm yesterday caused four vehicles to be buried, but no casualties have been reported so far.
— Bernama
