Disabled had to drag themselves to safety
KUCHING: Two siblings with disabilities (OKU) had to hurrily drag their whole bodies to reach their wheelchairs in order to save themselves after their house was flooded in Taman Malihah here last Wednesday (Jan 13). Irwandi Mazlan, 40, said he was sleeping at the time of the incident when he heard his 94-year-old mother yelling […]
Hope Place committed to helping flood victims
KUCHING: A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Hope Place has acted swiftly after receiving a distress call from a family in Samariang where they were left helpless after most of their belongings, including beds and clothes, were ruined by floodwater. Their neighbours were also in similar distress and needed urgent help. As such Hope Place had handed […]
Several areas in Bau under water
KUCHING: Bau District has taken a huge hit from floodwaters, resulting in a number of families being rescued and transported to nearby temporary evacuation centres (PPS). Buildings were seen either fully or partially submerged and worse, landslides were also prevalent in several areas. Floods due to incessant rain on Wednesday and Thursday (Jan 14) affected […]
Paddy farmers seek assistance
KUCHING: Most paddy farmers are suffering losses due to the current flood situations in the state. Floodwaters have inundated their paddy fields leaving them in ruins. As such these affected farmers have appealed to the government for assistance as help to cope up with their losses incurred in the flooded paddy fields. The non-stop rains have […]
Mayor monitors flooded areas
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng and a group of city councillors were on the ground to monitor places badly affected by the flash floods under MBKS jurisdiction on Wednesday night. Wee expressed his concern for those affected and appealed to everyone to stay alert and calm as the government […]
Flash flood forces relocation of evacuees
KUCHING: An unexpected flash flood at Taman Malihah on Wednesday evening forced the relocation of flood victims at an evacuation centre in the multipurpose community hall there. The flood victims were moved to a temporary evacuation centre at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Chung Hua Sungai Tengah. Civil Defence Force (APM) Sarawak director Mohtar Samat said […]
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 […]
Five schools inundated
LIMBANG: Continuous down pour since Friday night, caused five primary schools in low-lying areas in Limbang to be flooded. However, there were no evacuations as the affected schools were closed following Covid-19 pandemic. According to Limbang district education office, the affected schools were Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Ukong, SK Kuala Penganan, SK RC Kubong, SK Ulu […]
Long Bemang longhouse hit by flood
MIRI: Floodwaters made its way into Rumah Long Bemang longhouse in upper Baram, affecting 600 residents from 100 households, due to continuous rainfall since Monday. The incessant rain has caused the water level of Baram river to overflow and inundate the village. Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 6 chief Supt Law Poh Kiong […]
King tide brings floods to Sebuyau town
SEBUYAU: The king tide caused areas around Sebuyau town to be severely flooded last Sunday (Oct 18). However, according to a spokesperson from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre, no temporary flood evacuation centre had been opened yet. “Currently, the department has instructed all fire and rescue stations, including auxiliary firefighters throughout the […]
