Flash flood but no evacuation needed
LAWAS: Residents of Kampung Patarikan, Merapok near here were alerted to a sudden rise in water level in the early hours today (Sept 22). Lawas Fire and Rescue Station chief Zaki Husin said a team of firefighters were deployed to the location to monitor the condition and at the same time to ensure the safety […]
Longhouse, primary school flooded for several hours
BETONG: A flash flood around 4am this early morning (Mar 23) in Nanga Tebat near here rendered a road leading to a longhouse and a school impassable for several hours. It also damaged seven vehicles. The local fire station received an emergency call about the flood around 5.50am. To reach the place, the firemen travelled […]
Normal water levels at river barrages
KUCHING: Despite flash flooding in several areas here, the water levels at the state barrages are still normal, said Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) acting controller Lt (Rtd) Ding Tiew Wong. In other words, Sarawak River remains as usual and the possibility of flood is not high. He said as usual the board is discharging water […]
We need help!
BAU: The entire community here is appealing to the Sarawak government and non-governmental agencies (NGOs) for assistance after they have been badly affected by the recent floods. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said from Wednesday to today (Jan 15), the whole district has been disconnected. “We have a total of 18 temporary flood […]
MCC to urgently clear blockages
MIRI: Miri City Council (MCC) will take immediate actions to clear any blockage at the main water-discharge outlets at a number of low-lying areas. These places include around Jalan Sealine, Jalan Pantai at Lutong, Senadin and Tudan. Also included are those clogged drains caused by rubbish dump as evidenced by these areas getting flooded following […]
Flood in Kg Korina, Kudat, worst in over 30 years
KUDAT: The flash flood that hit Kampung Korina in Sikuati, here, yesterday following more than 50 hours of continuous rain, was the worst in over 30 years for the village. Jamiah Yunus, 78, who has been living in the village for 40 years, said flash floods had occurred in the village before but it was […]
Irresponsible contractors are culprits of flash floods
KUCHING: The issue of flash floods in some areas of Kuching South City Council (MBKS), such as the King Centre roundabout, is due to inappropriate laying of underground utility cables by irresponsible contractors. In a statement yesterday, MBKS urged utility contractors to contact the city council prior to commencing any works in order to avoid […]
Flash flood hits Sibu after downpour
SIBU: Several low-lying areas here were hit by flood waters on Monday (Sept 14) after a couple of hours of heavy downpour. Roads in the affected areas were congested as the floods slowed down traffic. Certain portions of the main roads leading to the town were also slightly inundated. Apart from that, several rural areas […]
Residents urged to be more civic conscious
SIBU: Residents in a flood prone areas at Jalan Simpoh here have been told take care of the environment after a rubbish bin was found to have caused blockage in the drain. Chairman of Sibu Municipal Council Clarence Ting regretted the lack of civic consciousness among residents which had resulted in the unpleasant incidents of […]
Flash floods in Kota Samarahan
KUCHING: Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received several reports of flash floods in Kota Samarahan. Yesterday’s downpour affected Kampung Sungai Raya, Kampung Sungai Lingkau, Kampung Keniong Jaya, SK Lepong Emplas and SK Kedumpai. However, Kuching, Sri Aman and Sibu were clear, said the department. Water levels in Kota Samarahan were gradually decreasing while in […]
