Jalan Masjid India sinkhole victim

2024 - 8 - 25

Sinkhole Surprises in Kuala Lumpur: A Search for Life Beneath!

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As the search continues for a woman who fell into a sinkhole, KL authorities and the local community rally together. Will she be found?

KUALA LUMPUR: The ongoing search and rescue operation (SAR) for a female Indian national, who tragically fell into a sinkhole on Jalan Masjid India, has entered its third day. Authorities have sprung into action since the incident, with rescuers determined to locate her amidst the uncertainty. With each passing moment, the stakes rise and the entire nation holds its breath, hoping for good news. Today, the search resumed energetically at around 9:30 am, reflecting the urgency and commitment hardworking teams bring to ensure every effort is made.

As rescue efforts progress, there’s chatter among experts about how far the fallen tourist might have travelled deep beneath the streets of Kuala Lumpur. G Parameswaran, a wastewater engineer, speculates that she might have drifted up to 86.4 kilometers within a day. This estimation has caused quite a stir, as city officials and family alike digest the weight of such an astonishing distance. Moreover, the Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department are opening six manholes in stages, trying to navigate through the maze of underground tunnels and waterways to aid the search.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has offered his deepest sympathies to the victim’s family, affirming that the government will provide full support in the ongoing SAR operation. The public cannot escape the heartfelt wishes they extend to the family, hoping for a positive outcome in a situation that has shaken community spirit. Kuala Lumpur Mayor has also been frequently updating the public, reassuring every concerned citizen that efforts are steadfast and continuous.

While the search intensifies, let’s dig into some interesting facts regarding sinkholes! They form when underground water dissolves limestone rock, creating voids that eventually collapse, leading to a sudden drop at the surface. Malaysia is known for its abundance of limestone, which naturally puts it at higher risk for sinkhole occurrences. Additionally, Kuala Lumpur, being a bustling metropolis with a complex network of drainage systems, sees scenarios where man-made activity could exacerbate these natural phenomena.

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Call off sewer search for woman in sinkhole incident, says expert (Free Malaysia Today)

Wastewater engineer G Parameswaran says the body will likely have travelled up to 86.4km in 24 hours.

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Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department officers inspecting the site where a woman fell into a sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur, on Aug 23.

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Search resumes for KL sinkhole victim (The Edge Markets MY)

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The search and rescue operation for the Indian national has entered its third day. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Search for sinkhole victim continues after 48 hours [WATCH] (New Straits Times Online)

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Search for sinkhole victim continues after 48 hours [WATCH] (New Straits Times Online)

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The authorities will conduct the flushing operation and a thorough search at the sewage system endpoint. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Search for tourist who plunged into 8m-deep sinkhole in Malaysia ... (CNA)

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KL sinkhole: Search for missing woman enters day four (The Star Online)

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Search for sinkhole victim enters 4th day (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The search and rescue operation for the Indian tourist who plunged into a sinkhole along Jalan Masjid India here is now on its fourth day.

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Search for sinkhole victim enters Day 4 (Free Malaysia Today)

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) says the flushing technique at several manholes has been conducted since yesterday evening but with no success.

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Malaysia searching manholes, sewage plant again for sinkhole ... (CNA)

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Jalan Masjid India sinkhole - Victim's family wish to “see her face” (The Sun Daily)

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Sinkhole victim's family prepared for the worst (New Straits Times Online)

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Immigration Dept extends visas for family of sinkhole victim (The Edge Markets MY)

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 26): The Immigration Department has extended the visas of four family members of the sinkhole victim at Jalan Masjid India by one month.

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Search for Masjid India sinkhole victim expands to six sewer routes (Free Malaysia Today)

The first of six manholes in the vicinity was opened at about 10.30am but no clues were found.

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