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6 states hit by floods, number of evacuees up in 24 hours

KUALA LUMPUR: Six states namely Penang, Perak, Selangor, Melaka, Johor and Kelantan have been hit by floods as at noon today, affecting 10 districts, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA). In a statement, the agency said the number of flood victims increased from 1,359 to 2,388 in 24 hours, and they are currently […]

Low-lying areas in Bintulu struck by flash floods

BINTULU: Several low-lying areas around the district, were struck by flash floods following heavy downpour this morning. Among the locations that had non-stop downpour were Jalan Tanjung Kidurong, Sungai Sebatang and Sungai Plan areas. A spokesman from the Bintulu Civil Defence Force (APM) said a team was deployed to monitor the situation at the affected […]

Flash flood hits Miri due to incessant rain

MIRI: Flash flood were reported to have struck several areas in this division early this morning following heavy rains. Zone 6 Fire and Rescue department reported that a secondary school, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Lutong were inundated by flood water at least one foot high due to the incessant rain. A total 108 of its […]

Flood mitigation to kick-off Kota Sentosa projects

KUCHING: The RM10 million Sungai Stakan flood mitigation project will begin soon, said Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap. He said the project that will be implemented by the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) will alleviate and mitigate flooding including flash floods in the surrounding areas of Mile 7 in the constituency. “That is first project […]

Elderly woman clutches onto a tree to save herself from floods

BALING: A senior citizen, who was swept away by floodwaters that had submerged several villages here, managed to save herself by holding on to a palm tree before the rescue team could reach her. Hasnah Ismail, 58, said as soon as she saw the water rising quickly, she and her husband decided to climb a rambutan tree near […]

Long Lellang hit by floods

BARAM: Heavy rainfall in several areas in Hulu Baram flooded Long Lellang and surrounding areas. A new report by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) highlighted several pictures shared by villagers on Monday showing the water condition in the Baram River at a relatively dangerous level with strong currents. The situation is an early warning […]

Water recedes in flood-hit villages

SIBU: Floodwaters in Kampung Seduan and Kampung Jeriah along Mile 7 1/2 have receded following the flash floods on Monday night (Feb 7). Monitoring carried out by firemen from 9am to 11.30am on Tuesday (Feb 8) found the situation under control. However, one house was reported to be still under six inches of water at […]

Initiative taken to reduce flooding in two areas in Bintulu

BINTULU: The implementation of two projects in Sungai Sebiew and Kampung Kemunting has been taken to reduce the risk of flash floods. Datuk Jack Aman Luat, the chairman of Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC), said the Gem Park housing scheme was a low-lying area and prone to flooding after a downpour. “The situation would […]

Rep wants flash floods issue resolved fast

KUCHING: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing wants the design plan for the main drain at Jalan Sibiyu, Bintulu to be expedited so that flash floods occurring in the surrounding areas could be addressed. This was among the numerous issues he raised during his meeting with Bintulu Development Authority (BDA), Drainage and Irrigation Department […]

Special committee formed to resolve flash floods

MIRI: A special committee under the Miri Division Resident’s Office has been set up to resolve flash floods in Miri District. This was announced by Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin who is also Minister-in-charge of Miri Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) after chairing a meeting of Sarawak Asset on Siltation Issue of Lutong River […]