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SMC to look into flash floods at Satria residential area

SIBU: The flash floods at the Satria residential area, Jalan Oya here have received the attention of the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC). Deputy chairman Bujang Zainuddin Abdul Majid said SMC had gone to assess the situation last week. “Residents informed us that flash floods often occurred every time it rained,” he said on Tuesday (Sept […]

Council welcomes inputs to mitigate flash floods

KUCHING: The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is urging members of the public to provide inputs to mitigate anticipated flash floods due to rains predicted over the area. MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos said the council knows from experience the exact areas in Samarahan that are prone to flash floods. “We have worked with the […]

MBKS repairing and upgrading drains to prevent flash floods

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is repairing and upgrading drains in areas under its jurisdiction to prevent flash floods. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said this, however, would take time and funding. “MBKS has identified flood-prone areas such as Sungai Maong Kiri Catchment (Stampin Tengah, Hui Sing, Tong Wei Tah, Iris Garden, […]

Watch out for flash floods

KUCHING: People have been advised to take precautions as flash floods caused by rain or thunderstorms are common during this time of the year. Sarawak Meteorological Department director Haburi Hamdan said however it is not widespread as compared with the northeast monsoon period. He said as the country is now in the southwest monsoon period, […]

Harden inspects drainage upgrading project site

SIMANGGANG: Assistant Minister of Community Wellbeing and Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis took time on Monday to visit a drainage upgrading project site at Taman Gamang, here. The project which is expected to be completed on this April 14, is a under a contract worth RM300,000 awarded to DNAJ Enterprise through the allocation of […]

Projects ongoing to improve drainage system

MIRI: Flash flood occurrence in areas throughout the Senadin constituency may be a thing of the past following the implementation of nine projects to improve its irrigation and drainage system. Senadin assemblyman Datuk Lee Kim Shin said five of the projects are funded by the state government at RM320,000 while the rest are funded by […]

Don’t clog drainage system, Lo tells errant parties

KUCHING: In an effort to alleviate the occurrence of flash floods, Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang has reminded all relevant parties such as developers and contractors not to block drainageways. “Don’t just place small culverts in earth drains or temporary earth drains to allow water to flow through. When it rains, the […]

Stay away from flooded areas, public urged

KUCHING: In light of several major areas being inundated by flash floods recently, the Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) has urged members of the community to remain safe and vigilant as well as to stay away from flooded areas wherever possible. Its chairman Datuk Seri Victor Hii advised members of the public to stay away […]

MP attends to flooded areas

KUCHING: Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni on Sunday (Feb 14) paid a series of visits to areas in his constituency affected by the high tide and flash floods resulting from heavy rains the day before. Beginning with a visit to the Tiris area, he said the issue was that the river flow needed to be […]

Firemen ready to face floods

BY ALLAN JAY & NURHAUNI LEE ABDULLAH SIBU: Firemen here are prepared to face the flash floods that struck four districts today. Sarawak Fire Department Zone 4 (Sibu) chief Janggan Muling assured that his men were always ready to face floods. He also added that staff’s leaves were being tightly controlled for now to ensure […]