Nineteen individuals stranded at Risda Eco Park Resort in Kampung Ulu Slim due to a water surge incident on Friday (Aug 23) are currently being rescued.
Perak police chief Datuk Azizi Mat Aris said the rescue operation for the visitors and staff of the resort commenced once the river water has receded.
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Perak police chief Datuk Azizi Mat Aris said the rescue operation for the visitors and staff of the resort commenced once the river water has receded.
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00:00Nineteen individuals stranded at Rizda Eco Park Resort in Kampung Ulus Lim due to a water
00:08surge incident on Friday are currently being rescued.
00:12Perak Police Chief Datuk Azizi Mat Aris said the rescue operation for the visitors and
00:17staff of the resort commenced once the river water has receded.
00:22He also said following the collapse of the bridge, they currently have only one access
00:27route and are exploring alternatives to boats for the rescue.
00:32Continuous heavy rain in the Tanjung Malim district since Friday afternoon has led to
00:36flooding and water surge incidents, causing the collapse of three bridges, including the
00:42Slim Village Bridge, damaged to a water intake facility and affecting hundreds of residents.
00:52The incident also caused the bridge connecting Rizda Eco Park Resort with the main road to
00:58collapse, preventing rescue teams from accessing the area.
01:04However, Azizi confirmed that all individuals stranded at the resort are safe.
01:11He said they have been in contact with them by phone.
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