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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