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CNA-Sinkholes in Singapore. Can We Really Avoid Them?

Written by Tony Loughran | Sep 22, 2024 2:00:00 PM

ZeroRisk International High Risk Adviser Tingjun Zhang, discusses with host Diana Ser, 20:06 Tips on how to survive a sinkhole.

CNA - TALKING POINT - Sep 23, 2024 

Last month, the shocking news of an Indian tourist falling into a sinkhole in KL dominated the headlines. How does the ground beneath our feet suddenly give way and swallow a whole person? In this episode of Talking Point, host Diana Ser visits ground zero in KL to find out what could have happened and also whether we can spot any warning signs of sinkholes. And while this happened in neighbouring Malaysia, she digs into the earth in Singapore to find out what lies beneath us and whether we are at risk here. 

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00:00 Sinkhole tragedy in Kuala Lumpur

03:00 What happened in Kuala Lumpur?

05:09 How to spot potential sinkholes

08:28 Sinkholes in Singapore and Asia

10:06 Is Singapore at risk of natural sinkholes?

13:11 How can a burst pipe cause a sinkhole?

14:39 How do we minimise the risk of sinkholes?

16:43 How climate change can cause sinkholes

20:06 Tips on how to survive a sinkhole

About the show: Talking Point investigates a current issue or event, offering different perspectives to local stories and revealing how it all affects you. #CNATalkingPoint #CNAInsider #Sinkholes