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Cheras landslide forces 80 residents from homes pending safety assessment
Residents displaced by a landslide at a Cheras residential block remain in temporary shelter as authorities conduct a safety evaluation. Families are awaiting clearance before returning to their properties.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — Eighty residents have been evacuated from Block D of Damai following a landslide incident in the Cheras area. The affected families are currently housed in temporary accommodation while municipal authorities undertake comprehensive safety assessments of the residential block and surrounding structures.
The evacuation was carried out as a precautionary measure following the ground subsidence. Authorities have not yet provided a timeline for when residents may be permitted to return to their homes, pending the completion of geotechnical surveys and structural inspections.
Local officials stated that the safety evaluation will determine whether the properties are habitable and assess any potential risks to adjacent buildings. Residents have been advised to remain patient as the thorough assessment process proceeds.
The incident has prompted heightened scrutiny of the area's geological stability. Engineers are investigating the underlying causes of the landslide to prevent similar occurrences. Authorities have pledged to keep affected residents informed of developments as investigations continue.