Parts of Kanowit hit by flash floods
KANOWIT: Jalan Lukut Penyulau and Jalan Rantau Kemiding here were hit by flash floods, with water levels rising up to three feet and one foot respectively as at 11.37am on Sunday (Sept 6). According to updates from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), Jalan Lukut Penyulau was impassable to motor vehicles, while Jalan Rantau Kemiding […]
Several areas hit by flash floods
MIRI: Flash floods hit several areas in the city centre here due to heavy downpours on Wednesday afternoon (Sept 2). Amongst areas that were reportedly being inundated by floods were Krokop, Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) station along Jalan Miri-Pujut and its surrounding areas, disclosed Zone 6 fire chief Supt Law Poh Kiong. A brief […]
Sri Aman Bomba increases monitoring operations
BETONG: Following the forecast of bad weather until the end of August, the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone Three Sri Aman has increased monitoring operations in more than 20 flood-prone areas. “Under the supervision of the Sri Aman fire station, our focus area is Jalan Kejatau, Imau longhouse, Tanjung Batang Ai, Engkilili, Kampung Ijok, […]
Housing estate hit by flash floods
SIBURAN: Residents at Taman Sentah, a housing estate here, experienced flash floods in the wee morning of Tuesday (Aug 18). According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre (PGO) in a statement, a distress call was received around 1.16am pertaining to the floods. A Bomba patrol team from Siburan fire and rescue […]
Flood woes to be over soon
BETONG: The master plan for the irrigation and drainage system in Betong to solve the problem of flash floods is now complete and ready to be presented. Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu said the issue of flash floods, especially in villages and housing estates in Betong, should be given serious attention. “We have completed the […]
Several low-lying areas flooded
MIRI: Heavy rains last Friday (July 24), had triggered flash floods in several low-lying areas in this division. Amongst the affected areas included Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Kelabit Bakong;Rumah Nyala Sungai Belasoi and Rumah Banyah Sungai Sebubu in Marudi, where water rose to knee’s height, making it impassable for vehicles. However, on Saturday (July 25) […]
Stop these flash floods!
KUCHING: Flash floods are recurring in certain areas in Kuching, with the most recent one at Tabuan Dayak. The public have been waiting for the issue to be resolved for years. Some of the people interviewed by New Sarawak Tribune today suggest an end to the flash floods by better investments in flood preventive measures […]
Longhouses under flash flood watch
MIRI: Three longhouses in Ulu Niah have been placed under watch for flash floods following heavy rainfall that occurred on Saturday. The longhouses affected are Rumah Steven Kedu, Rumah Changgai and Rumah Belili. During an inspection carried out on all three longhouses on Sunday by firefighters from Batu Niah, a total of 176 doors were […]
Flash floods hit Lawas
LAWAS: Several villages in this district were hit by flash floods following a continuous downpour that began on Saturday. According to Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operation centre (PGO), the villages included Kampung Pangalih Jalan Merapok, Kampung Karangan, Kampung Seberang Mission and Kampung Luagan. Lawas Airport was also reported to be flooded. Areas that […]
Flash floods need urgent resolve
DEBAK: Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam has called for the Sarawak government to prioritise resolving the issue of flash floods in areas here. He said the frequent flash flooding occurring after heavy rainfall along with high tide is perturbing residents. “The effect it had on Kampung Babu, Bungey, Lalang, and Debak Laut is saddening… the […]
