Monsoon drain along Jalan Stakan to overcome flooding, soil erosion
KUCHING: The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Sarawak is building a monsoon drain along Jalan Stakan to overcome the problems of flooding and soil erosion in the area. Padawan Municipal Council (PMC) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the flood mitigation project, which consisted of the construction of a reinforced concrete drain and reinforced wall […]
Projects must be thoroughly examined
KUCHING: The decision made by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, that projects costing less than RM50 million be decided nearly entirely by the Sarawak government, must be thoroughly examined, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah The Minister of Women, Children, and Community Wellbeing Development (KPWK) stated that comprehensive information on the subject is necessary […]
6 states at risk of being hit by flash floods within 24-hour
KUALA LUMPUR: There is a possibility of flash floods occurring in Johor, Perak, Pahang, Terengganu, Penang and Negeri Sembilan within 24 hours should there be significant heavy rain or thunderstorms, according to the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) of the Department of Drainage and Irrigation (DID). According to the PRABN’s notice issued at […]
Water level readings above danger mark in 6 states
KUALA LUMPUR: Fifteen stations of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) recorded water level readings above the danger mark, in Sarawak, Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor. This is based on data shared by the department via its official website publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my as of 10.45am today. Selangor recorded the most stations, involving Sungai Semenyih […]
DID issues flood warning for six states
KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has issued a flood preparedness notice for Pahang, Johor, Selangor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Sarawak. In a 5.30pm statement, it said the notice was issued based on rain forecast information provided by the Meteorological Department using the Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) model and the Southeastern Asia-Oceania […]
Work begins on upgrading flood prone roads
SIBU: Upgrading work has begun on three roads in Kampung Sentosa Salim which are often affected by flash floods, causing difficulties to residents in the area. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng when met by reporters during the project inspection said one of the road sections is located at Jalan Bukit Lima Timur while another two […]
Stay alert to flash floods reminds Deputy Minister
KUCHING: Residents in low-lying areas are urged to take precautionary measures in facing flash floods. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang suggested that residents should have flash flood guard such as sand bags or other preventive measures at their door step. “Put the flash flood guard at your door step […]
Improve drainage maintenance to avoid floods
KUCHING: There is a dire need for better and improved maintenance of drainage systems in Sibu to avoid flooding in low-lying areas, said Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Tiong, who is also Bintulu MP, said he met with Sarawak Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) director Ahmad Denny Ahmad Fauzi to discuss on […]
Two-year target for river embankment project
LIMBANG: The Limbang River Embankment Project which is slated to commence on September 20 is expected to be completed in two years. Deputy Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said two contractors would undertake the effort. “It involves the project to upgrade the Limbang Riverbank Package 2-Phase 2 […]
RM79 million for river wall project in Simunjan
By Goh Pei Pei and Clement Erik Wong KUCHING: Sarawak government has approved RM79 million for a retaining wall (river wall) project in Simunjan town to prevent further erosion of the riverbank. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the project would be divided into three phases, with the first phase expected […]
