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Rainfall triggers landslide along Jalan Tapah-Cameron Highlands

IPOH: Heavy rain and strong winds resulted in landslides and several trees uprooted in several locations along Jalan Tapah - Cameron Highlands at about 6pm today.

Among the affected areas were Batu 24, Batu 12 and Batu 18, which led to temporary road closure as it had blocked the road.

Tapah district police chief Superintendent Wan Azharuddin Wan Ismail said police received a distress call on the matter at about 6pm.

Wan Azharuddin said the landslides and uprooted trees resulted in all vehicles from both directions getting stuck there for hours.

"No injuries were reported and the Public Works Department (JKR) and related departments are still clearing up the affected locations.

"It is still raining there and the authorities are still conducting clean-up works and priority is given to the landslide area which is in Batu 24," he added.

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