Betong hit by flash floods and landslides
BETONG: Continuous heavy downpour in Betong Division has caused flash floods and landslides near residences in the area. The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) here received multiple reports on floods and landslide incidents in the rural areas. Some roads have been cut off due to flash floods and several landslide cases have been reported happening […]
Heavy rain, high tide cut off road leading to Rh Sumpun
SARIKEI: Flash floods cut off road links to Rh Sumpun, Jalan Selidap this morning (Jan 31). According to longhouse chief, the distance between the access road to the longhouse from the 200-foot long intersection of the main road is under five-foot-deep of water. The floods were caused by high tide and heavy downpour since yesterday […]
Flash floods hit parts of city centre
MIRI: Several areas in the city centre here were today hit by flash floods after three hours of non-stop rain, since 2pm. Among the areas affected were Jalan Miri-Pujut, Wireless Walk, Jalan Pos, Jalan Pelita Commercial centre and Jalan Bintang. Netizens also posted in social media photos of those affected areas. Most of the road […]
Local council’s help sought for drain maintenance after flash floods
KUCHING: Local residents here have appealed to the municipal council to widen and carry out proper drainage maintenance, especially during the monsoon season now. Residents of PPR Taman Dahlia Flat urged the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) to expedite the cleaning process of the clogged drains at Jalan Batu 5, Matang. A spokesperson for the residency […]
Beware of prolonged rain, high tides
SARATOK: Residents who live in low-lying areas and are at risk of being hit by flash floods have been reminded to be careful if there are prolonged rain and high tides. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that it had been raining for the past few days with high tides in the afternoon. “I understand that […]
Year of tragedies, natural disasters and turmoil
KUCHING: The year 2022 is undoubtedly not without any mishaps, tragedies and natural disasters for Malaysia including political turmoil. The GE15 which has concluded had proven that the constant bickering amongst the Malaysian politicians did not augur well for their political careers. It has now become a joke that it took only one day for […]
Flash flood risk notice issued for 5 states over next 24 hours
KUALA LUMPUR: Several areas in Johor, Kedah, Pahang, Perak and Penang are at risk of flash floods within 24 hours in the event of significant heavy rain or thunderstorms, the Irrigation and Drainage Department’s (JPS) National Flood Forecasting and Warning Center (PRABN) said. In a notice issued at 4pm today, PRABN said four districts in […]
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 […]
Floods alter GE15 campaign format
KUALA LUMPUR: Election campaigns switched to aid efforts in several areas in the country struck by floods earlier than anticipated. As of this morning, a total of 3,196 flood victims were in 28 temporary evacuation centres in six states, namely Perak, Selangor, Johor, Kelantan, Melaka and Penang. Following the situation, the GE15 campaigns of several […]
Possible flash floods as heavy rain pours on Kg Long Bemang
MIRI: Heavy rain is pattering Kampung Long Bemang in Baram, which could lead to possible flash floods. According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) late Sunday (Nov 13), a downpour had begun. The day before, it was reported that floodwaters that inundated the village of about 530 residents since Nov 8 had started to […]
