Why did the tenant believe construction was happening during the landslide?

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Tenant Mistook Landslide Sounds for Construction Activity

The tenant of the affected house at Jalan Taman Pantai, Taman Bukit Pantai, Bangsar, initially attributed the loud noises and tremors to ongoing construction work at a neighbouring property on the upper slope. These sounds were heard multiple times while she was sleeping around 10 am.
Initial Perception of Loud Noises

Norlie Ismail, the 42-year-old tenant, reported hearing two loud bangs while she was asleep. Her immediate assumption was that these sounds originated from construction activities at a house located on the slope above her residence. This initial belief led her not to react immediately to the first sounds.
Escalation of Tremors and Alarm

The situation escalated with a third, significantly louder bang that caused the house itself to shake. This pronounced tremor jolted Norlie awake, prompting her to recognise the severity of the situation. She immediately grabbed her mobile phone before fleeing the premises out of fear.
Post-Incident Observations

Upon waking and fleeing, Norlie observed soil and water entering the kitchen and storeroom areas of the house. This indicated that the sounds she had mistaken for construction were, in fact, the early stages of a landslide impacting her home. The fire brigade arrived approximately five minutes after she made her distress call.

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