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Last Friday, an Indian tourist named Vijayaletchumy, 48, fell into an eight-metre-deep hole when the ground suddenly collapsed as she was passing through the area on her way to a nearby temple. - Photo by Bernama

The collapsed drain incident was reported to have occurred around 10pm on Monday.

Sinkholes, such as those seen in Masjid India and much of Kuala Lumpur (KL), are often caused by natural factors, especially in regions with underlying limestone, a phenomenon observed globally. Bernama photo.

The government should take a more systematic approach to development, addressing both surface and underground conditions. Bernama FILE PIX

Kuala Lumpur remains safe and is not at risk of submersion, claims suggesting otherwise are exaggerated and unfounded. Bernama photo.

The sinkhole at Masjid India is an example of an anthropogenic sinkhole, resulting from human activities rather than natural processes. Bernama photo.

Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Deputy Director Rozihan Anwar Mamat (left) inspects the sinkhole at Masjid India yesterday. - Photo by Bernama

The SAR operation for the female Indian national who fell into a sinkhole on Jalan Masjid India here entered its fourth day today, with the 'flushing' technique being carried out at a manhole. Photo by Bernama

Members of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department and the Malaysian Civil Defence Force are actively continuing search and rescue (SAR) operations for the Indian national who was a victim of the sinkhole incident at Jalan Masjid India. Photo by Bernama

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa at the scene of the incident. Photo by Bernama