Good weather for polling in the morning
KUCHING: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) forecasts fair weather in the majority of areas in Sarawak on polling day tomorrow morning. METMalaysia Sarawak Director Khairul Najib Ibrahim mentioned areas close to the coast such as Mukah and Bintulu will experience a light drizzle. “We are only worried about areas such as Miri, Limbang and parts […]
Flood evacuees return home
KUCHING: No flood victims are seeking shelter at temporary evacuation centres in the state after floodwaters have already subsided. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) revealed that the remaining three centres as reported on Monday (Feb 8), were officially closed today. Following good weather conditions in the state, all the affected families have been allowed […]
21 evacuation centres closed
KUCHING: Twenty-one temporary flood evacuation centres have been closed following good weather conditions the past few days. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said as of 5pm today, only 22 evacuation centres remained open in three divisions — Kuching, Serian and Miri. Meanwhile, the number of flood victims decreased to […]
Flood situation improves following fine weather
KUCHING: The situation in flood affected areas under the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) jurisdiction has improved following fine weather today. MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said this when contacted by New Sarawak Tribune today for updates on the flood situation in MPP areas. “Today there are no more flooding as the weather has improved, but […]
