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MARDI agro-tech park in Cameron Highlands temporarily closes after mudslide
The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute's (MARDI) Cameron Highlands technology park has suspended operations following a mudslide that affected the facility. The closure comes after flash flooding impacted multiple locations across the highland district.
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The Taman Agroteknologi MARDI Cameron Highlands has temporarily shuttered its operations in the wake of a mudslide that struck the research facility. The incident occurred amid severe weather conditions that triggered flash flooding across several areas in Cameron Highlands, with reports of the flooding situation circulating on social media platform Threads.
The mudslide, which affected the agricultural technology park, prompted authorities to implement precautionary measures to ensure visitor and staff safety. The closure remains in effect pending an assessment of the facility's structural integrity and completion of cleanup operations.
Cameron Highlands, located in Pahang state, is a popular destination known for its agricultural and horticultural activities. The district's elevated terrain and monsoon weather patterns periodically expose the area to flash flooding and related hazards during heavy rainfall.
MARDI officials have not yet announced a specific timeline for the facility's reopening. Visitors are advised to check official channels for updates on when normal operations will resume.