All eco parks, state parks and hiking areas in forest reserves under the management of the Kedah Forestry Department have been temporarily closed throughout the monsoon season to avoid any untoward incidents.

Kedah Forestry director Muhamad Abdullah said the closures involved 10 eco parks, including the Ulu Muda State Park, and 15 hiking areas in the state that had a high risk of landslides and water surges.

"The parks affected by the closure are...