Search Intensifies for Missing Tourist in Kuala Lumpur Sinkhole

Authorities face challenges from unstable ground and heavy rains as efforts enter the seventh day.

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.