Boulders and loose earth a likely problem when La Nina hits


PETALING JAYA: Granite boulders half-buried in hillslopes along roads around the country and slippery, loose earth at the slopes could prove to be a major problem with the onset of La Nina, which is likely to bring heavy rains.

On Penang island, the Public Works Department is facing a major headache.

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Transport & Safety , granite , boulder , landslide

   

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