A woman disappeared after falling into a 26ft sinkhole and is still unaccounted for after four days.

As we look ahead, the search for a missing tourist in Malaysia continues after she fell into a sinkhole that was 26ft deep. The 48-year-old Indian woman has been missing since the incident occurred on Friday while she was walking through the Dang Wangi area of Kuala Lumpur. Despite the efforts of the rescue team, there has been no sign of her.

However, the search has faced difficulties due to the heavy rain and debris that is present in the sinkhole. The collapsed area has been cordoned off and an excavator has been used to clear the debris, but to no avail. The mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif, provided an update on the efforts of the fire department, mentioning that the focus was on manholes 5 and 6 at Jalan Kinabalu and Agro Bank respectively.

According to the police, the woman may have been swept away by an underground water current. Despite this, they have promised to continue the search until she is found. The local police chief, Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman, declined to comment on the possible condition of the woman or the cause of the incident.

Rusdi Mohamad Isa, the head of the Kuala Lumpur police, stated that there is a strong water flow underground and it is possible that the woman was swept away. The rescue team has been using a crane to dig and peer into the hole, but unfortunately, there has been no sign of her yet.

The authorities have been cautious in their efforts as the search involves public infrastructure. Rusdi mentioned that shutting off pipes or drains could lead to flooding in the area, so careful planning is needed. He also noted that a similar incident had occurred last year, which was fixed promptly.

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The woman, who was on vacation with her husband and friends for the past two months, was set to return home on Saturday. Her family is currently receiving support in Malaysia, including accommodation, food, and counseling. We hope for her safe return and will continue to provide updates on the situation. This article was originally published on August 24, 2024.

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