Low-lying areas in Baram hit by flood, waters up to 3 metres deep
MIRI: Several low-lying areas in the interior of Baram are inundated following heavy rainfalls, since Sunday (Sept 11). In Kampung Lio Mato, the floodwaters have reached up to three metres deep. Meanwhile, in Kampung Long Bemang, some 530 villagers must contend with the rising flood water which has risen to 3.5 feet at 9am today. […]
C4i system for faster response to fire and emergency incidents
By Noor Syahhira Hady & Sarah Hafizah Chandra KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is ready to mobilise its personnel to several hotspots in the state that are flood-prone. Bomba director-general Datuk Seri Mohammad Hamdan Wahid said due to the current climate change, personnel had been deployed to monitor, evacuate and rescue those affected. […]
MP says will look into Kampung Sungai Raya flood woes
SIMUNJAN: The government through the related agencies will address the flood issues faced by Kampung Sungai Raya folk, especially during the rainy season, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. The Batang Sadong MP added that her representative would meet the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) to get advice on the matter. “It is believed that […]
Long Bemang village inundated again
MIRI: Kampung Long Bemang in Ulu Baram is once again hit by flash flood, following heavy rains since Thursday (June 9). As of today 3.30pm, the water level was rising up to one foot high, affecting 523 residents of the longhouse. According to Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba)Miri acting chief senior fire Supt Ahmad Nizam […]
Floodwaters at Rumah Saling Abong, Miri recede
MIRI: The Lopeng Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) reported that floodwaters at Rumah Saling Abong had receded on May 12 (Thursday). According to a statement, patrols by Bomba along Sungai Selulit Lapok Baram were conducted due to the recent flooding that occurred on Monday (May 9). “Continuous rain on May 9 and 10 resulted in […]
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 […]
Will Sibu’s flood woes ever be resolved?
Floods are acts of God, but flood losses are largely acts of man. — Gilbert White, American geographer Dudong’s newly-minted state assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing is a new broom that sweeps well. I will be fair and give credit where it’s due. Tiong has been up and about in his new constituency in […]
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 […]
Heavy rain causes water levels to rise
PADAWAN: A continuous heavy downpour in the wee hours of Tuesday (Jan 25) inundated several houses and roads in Kampung Simpok, here. Kampung Simpok Volunteer Fire Brigade (PBS) officer Alice Luna Bala said rising water levels partially submerged numerous roads including Lorong 3, 6, 9 and 10B of Kampung Simpok. She said based on monitoring […]
Rep proposes deepening of Rajang, Igan rivers to prevent flooding
SIBU: Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has proposed for the Sungai Rajang and Sungai Igan to be deepened to prevent floodings. In a Facebook post on Sunday (Jan 23), he said that he raised the proposal with Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg during his official visit to Sibu […]
