3
Moderate
Landslide Risk in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
Risk: 3Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 18 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (12 events)
Last significant event: Landslide - Tenasserim Hills, E of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2025-03-08) — 4,260 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
Kuala Lumpur is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How Kuala Lumpur Compares
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Notable Landslide Events Near Kuala Lumpur
Landslide - Tenasserim Hills, E of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
March 6, 2025 — WATCH
33,000 people exposed; $4,167M capital exposed
Landslide - Tenasserim Hills, E of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
March 7, 2025 — WARNING
4,260 people exposed; $83M capital exposed
Landslide - Tenasserim Hills, E of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
January 11, 2025 — WATCH
24,000 people exposed; $1,198M capital exposed
Landslide - Tenasserim Hills, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
December 10, 2024 — WARNING
1,267,000 people exposed; $56,185M capital exposed
Landslide - Tenasserim Hills, NE of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
January 7, 2024 — WATCH
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Landslide Preparedness Tips
- 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
- 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
- 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
- 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
- 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area
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