All systems ready of flood season
KUCHING: The Divisional Disaster Management Committee in the state is ready to face any possibility of floods that is expected to occur this month or February. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that all although while dealing with the Covid-19 situation, all Divisional Disaster Management Committee have been alerted […]
Floods strike Ulu Baram
MIRI: Many low-lying areas in Ulu Baram were flooded following non-stop rain since Friday. Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 6 chief Supt Law Poh Kiong said a landslide also occurred near the Lapok junction. “The landslide disconnected several villages in Ulu Tinjar, namely Rumah John Long Tuyut, Rumah Joben Long Tabing, Rumah Jarau Long Tabing, Long […]
Flood keeps families nervous and anxious
BINTULU: A total of 110 families in Sungai Plan village which was hit by a flash flood were waiting anxiously monitoring their situation while waiting for help to arrive. Kampung Sg Plan Malay chief, Bujang Wahap, their place was hit by flash floods since Saturday (Nov 28). “In my area 40 houses are affected while […]
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 […]
Two Baram schools flooded
MIRI: Heavy rainfall that occurred for quite a while today has inundated low-lying areas in Baram. Amongst those badly hit were two primary schools in Long Atip and Long Lenei. According to Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 6 chief Supt law Poh Kiong, the water level was high and the flood level was […]
Department well-prepared for floods
KUCHING: The Social Welfare Department is fully prepared to help flood victims during the current northeast monsoon while adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) at evacuation centres in view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said preparations have been made to […]
Watch out for floods
KUCHING: Villagers living near rivers and along the coast have been advised to be vigilant and be prepared for any eventuality in view of the high tide phenomenon. Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi gave the advice when he visited Sebuyau on yesterday (Nov 16). Several areas in the Sebuyau state […]
Sri Aman’s sixth flood of the year
SRI AMAN: Sixty-seven residents in TR Morin longhouse, Lingga, were affected by flash floods yesterday. According to the Department of Irrigation and Drainage Sarawak, this flood is Sri Aman’s sixth flood during the year 2020. The first flood occurred on the 5th of March, 2020, it’s second on the 11th of March, its third was […]
Flash floods hit villages in Debak
DEBAK: Several villages near here once again are experiencing flash floods due to heavy rain that lasted overnight since last Tuesday. According to Betong Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations officer Henry Jugah, the sudden rise of water affected more than 100 homes. “The villages affected are Kampung Bungey, Kampung Babu and Kampung Lalang. Most […]
Heavy rains not stopping rep
AREA VISITS CONTINUE MIRI: Heavy rains that flooded low-lying areas within the Telang Usan constituency for the past several days failed to dampen the spirit of its elected representative, Dennis Ngau, from visiting constituents. “Business as usual despite the wet season and flood,” he said. Dennis also reminded people in Baram areas to be always […]
