Observe SOPs at relief centres
KUCHING: Flood victims in Batu Kitang are urged to observe the standard operating procedures (SOPs) during their stay at temporary relief centres. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang advised flood victim who could stay at homestay residences or relatives’ houses to do so. “We want to provide a conducive and safe environment for the victims. […]
385 flood victims rescued in state
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has recorded a total of 385 flood victims including 91 families today (Jan 13). The districts which were hit by floods are Kuching, Serian and Miri. In Kuching, four evacuation centres have been set up, namely Dewan Rekreasi Bimajaya, which holds 75 victims including 15 families; Balai Raya […]
Flash floods hit several areas
MIRI: Several areas in the city were hit by flash floods following the heavy downpours since last night. Among the areas affected were residential areas in Senadin, Lutong, Permyjaya, Tudan and Kuala Batu 1 in Kuala Baram. Minister of Transport Datuk Lee Kim Shin who is also Senadin assemblyman rushed to visit the areas affected […]
45 families evacuated to relief centre
BINTULU: Heavy rain over the past 24 hours has caused floods in low-lying areas in this division. According to Sarawak Disaster Management Committee Secretariat spokesman Ismail Mahedin, one flood evacuation centre was opened this early morning at Stadium Muhibah here, accommodating 135 people from 45 families, including six babies. The affected families include those from […]
Flood-hit villages receive food aid
KUCHING: Several flood-hit villages in Marudi have received basic food supplies. Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil, who is also Marudi assemblyman, helped to send the food supplies. “Today, Beluru District Officer Alfred Geling and I are assisting in sending the basic food supplies to flood victims stranded in their […]
Twenty-one flood victims evacuated
SERIAN: The number of flood victims housed at a temporary evacuation centre (PPS) in Dewan Kampung Betong Kanowit remained at 21 from six families yesterday. The families are from Kampung Betong Kanowit whose houses were inundated in flood water since Monday, a statement from the State Disaster Management Committee said. The statement added that heavy […]
53 flood victims sent to temporary shelter
KUCHING: The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) transported a total of 53 victims to a temporary transfer centre (PPS) at Kampung Buntal. The PPS opened on Sunday at noon following continuous heavy downpour over the past few days. According to the Bomba operations centre, no transfer had been carried out as of 11am yesterday. […]
Flooded places in Marudi receive help
MIRI: The authorities yesterday began to help flood victims in at least 24 places in Marudi District. According to Sarawak Disaster Relief Management committee secretary, Major Ismail Mahedin, 843 food packets will be distributed. “The food items will be transported using express boats and land vehicles,” he said, adding that the process will be carried […]
93 flood victims in Lawas allowed to go home
KUCHING: A total of 93 flood victims in Lawas have returned to their respective homes after taking shelter at Trusan Community Hall due to flood. According to Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director Khirudin Drahman, it was safe for them to return following a situation report done in the morning. “We will inform the Lawas […]
35 flood victims rescued
MIRI: Thirty-five flood victims were rescued and evacuated to temporary shelters by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) last Sunday. The villages affected in the flood that day were Kampung Lambir and Kampung Bidayuh Lusut here. Four of the victims were rescued from a house at Kampung Lambir, Miri, which was flooded up to the […]
