Heavy rain alert in Kuching, Serian, three other divisions
KUCHING: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued a continuous rain alert warning in several divisions that involved Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong (Pusa and Betong). It said these areas in Sarawak are forecasted to experience continuous rain until the next day (March 13). A warning of continuous heavy rain (alert) is issued when […]
Severe heavy rain expected in Sarawak, Pahang, Johor until tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: Severe-level, continuous heavy rain is expected to hit Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, and Betong (Pusa and Betong) in Sarawak until tomorrow (March 6). The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), when issuing the warning at 10.35am today, said that continuous rain of alert level is also expected to hit Betong (Saratok and Kabong), Sarikei, Sibu (Sibu […]
Johor hit by floods again, 1,591 victims evacuated
JOHOR BAHRU: Floods hit Johor again following the continuous heavy rain since yesterday, forcing the evacuation of 1,591 victims in four districts to 21 relief centres (PPS) as of 8 am today. The State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN), in a statement, said the PPS were opened in stages since 10.30 pm yesterday, involving six each […]
Heavy rain brings floods but evacuations remain low
KUCHING: Non-stop heavy rain, which is expected to last until today, has caused numerous low-lying areas, roads and villages to be inundated yesterday (Feb 28) in the southern part of Sarawak. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has warned of continuous rain at several areas in the state starting Monday until today (March 1). It said […]
Floods affect 72 people from two villages in Siburan
SERIAN: Two villages in the Siburan area have been affected by floods due to continuous heavy rain which began last night. The Civil Defence Force (APM) reported that by 12.30 am (Feb 3), heavy rain had caused water to rise in these villages. “In Kampung Mundai, water entered 15 houses, rising to about one and […]
Isolated thunderstorms and heavy rain expected in coming week
KUCHING: Isolated thunderstorms are expected in the inland areas of Sarawak until next week. According to the warning issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the isolated thunderstorms are expected to occur in the afternoon and at night from today (Jan 27) until next Thursday (Feb 2). Except on Monday (Jan 30), there will be […]
Severe floods cause RM20K losses to Kampung Hulu residents
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Some 15 families in Kampung Hulu, Tambey suffered losses of around RM20,000 after their homes were submerged in floods, yesterday (Jan 25). Continuous heavy downpour from 4pm to 12 midnight which caused water levels to rise up to four feet high began to enter their houses around 7pm. The residents were not quick […]
Put off outdoor activities for now: Bomba
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been advised to postpone any outdoor activities to avoid untoward incidents following heavy rain, which has caused floods in several locations in the state. State Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said the people should take extra precautions as rescue agencies cannot afford to be at all locations at […]
Subis hits by flood following continuous rain
MIRI: Continuous rain for more than 12 hours on Thursday has caused several areas in Subis district to flood. According to Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) officer in charge Lt (PA) Mirwan Shah Masri, these areas are Rumah Ayai Sawing, Rumah Nelson Ningkan Kumbang and Sekolah Kebangsaan Rumah Mentali. Mirwan said that the flooding happened […]
Continuous heavy rain warning until Christmas Eve
KUCHING: The Department of Meteorology Malaysia (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of continuous rain in Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman and Betong until Christmas Eve, Dec 24. Continuous very heavy rain (danger) is expected to occur with a total of more than 150 mm of rain in a 24-hour period. According to a statement released […]
