Overview

• Vijaya Lakshmi Gali, 48, fell into an 8-meter-deep sinkhole on August 23 while walking to a temple.
• Rescue teams are using high-pressure water jets, remote cameras, and ground-penetrating radar to locate her.
• A second sinkhole appeared 50 meters away, prompting additional safety measures and road closures.
• Public concern grows over the safety of Kuala Lumpur's infrastructure, with calls for an integrity audit.
• Similar incidents in Seoul highlight broader issues with urban infrastructure and sinkhole risks.