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Crocodiles on the loose after heavy flooding in China

SHENZHE (China): More than 70 crocodiles escaped from a crocodile farm in southern China after severe flooding, authorities reported. The animals escaped in the city of Maoming after the region was hit by days of heavy rainfall, German news agency (dpa) quoted the Chinese online news outlet The Paper and other reports on Tuesday citing […]

Dam partially collapses in Norway amid extreme flooding

OSLO: A dam at a Norwegian power plant partially collapsed on Wednesday, after extensive flooding caused by storm “Hans”, said Xinhua. The dam in Braskereidfoss, about 150 km northeast of the capital Oslo, spans Norway’s longest river, the Glomma. An unexpected deluge caused by a technical malfunction on Wednesday morning prevented the dam’s floodgates from […]

Death toll from Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand rises to 11

MOSCOW: The death toll from the flooding and landslides in New Zealand caused by Cyclone Gabrielle has gone up to 11, reported Sputnik, quoting the New Zealand Police. “Police are investigating a death in Crownthorpe, Hastings, reported last night (Feb 18). The person is believed to have died in circumstances related to Cyclone Gabrielle,” the […]

Flood in Marudi areas receding due to improved weather: Bomba

MARUDI: Water levels were slowly receding in six flood-affected areas in Marudi district as of this morning. These six flood-affected areas are Marudi town; Kampung Dagang; Kampung Narum; Marudi Waterfront; Kampung Padang Kerbau and Marudi ferry wharf. According to a report by Marudi Fire and Rescue Department, the floodwaters were receding due to moderately improved […]

Plans drawn up to solve Lutong flooding

MIRI: Remedial measures will soon be taken to overcome the problem of flooding along Jalan Pantai in Lutong every time the high tide coincides with heavy rain. Dredging work will be carried out on the roadside drain by the Miri City Council while the Drainage and Irrigation Department undertakes a similar effort at the mouth […]

7 dead from torrential rain in Seoul

SEOUL: Subway stations and major roads were underwater in the South Korean capital Seoul after record-breaking rains caused severe flooding, with at least seven people dead and seven more missing, officials said Tuesday. Dramatic images shared on social media late Monday showed people wading through waist-deep water, metro stations overflowing, and cars half-submerged in Seoul’s […]

Traffic flow, water pressure and flooding plague Stakan

AGENCIES involved in the approval of housing and commercial building projects in the Stakan area need to conduct a detailed study, especially with regard to traffic flow, water pressure and flash floods. Stakan Assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim said it is important theses agencies address these problems and issues immediately so that the welfare of the […]

27 evacuated as floods hit Marudi

MARUDI: The water level in some areas in Marudi town is reported to be rising after the Baram River broke its banks due to the excessive rainfall over the past few days. However, floods in some of the affected areas in the district are reportedly subsiding. Meanwhile, the number of flood victims at the temporary evacuation […]

Flood-hit residents refuse evacuation

MIRI: Firefighters from Lopeng fire and rescue station on Monday night were deployed to Rumah Apol, Sungai Liam to conduct monitoring works after the surrounding area was inundated following heavy rainfall. Zone 6 Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) chief Supt Law Poh Kiong said upon firefighters’ arrival at 10.18pm, they were told by the […]

Drainage project ready on Sept 19

MIRI: The construction of the drainage project at Kampung Sealine in Lutong is proceeding well and expected to be completed ahead of schedule. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting said construction of the 290-metre-long drainage project commenced on March 17 this year and was expected to be ready on September 19. […]