Longhouse, villages, schools in low-lying areas needs relocation to avoid flood woes in the long term: Rep

KUCHING: Longhouses, villages including schools affected by the floods need to be relocated on higher ground to avoid similar disaster in rural areas. Mulu assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala said longhouses, villages and schools in his area has been experiencing floods over the past two to three days due to the heavy rain and incessant rain... Read More

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September 14, 2022

19 schools affected by flood in Marudi

MARUDI: Nineteen schools and 25 areas in Marudi Division were affected by flood following heavy rains and high tides, as of 10.30am this morning. There were no temporary evacuation centres opened during the period, said Miri Division Disaster Operations Centre, while Miri and Subis districts were not affected. For Beluru, it said that four schools... Read More

Sarawak News

September 13, 2022

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.... Read More

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August 31, 2022

Low-lying areas in Bintulu struck by flash floods

BINTULU: Several low-lying areas around the district, were struck by flash floods following heavy downpour this morning. Among the locations that had non-stop downpour were Jalan Tanjung Kidurong, Sungai Sebatang and Sungai Plan areas. A spokesman from the Bintulu Civil Defence Force (APM) said a team was deployed to monitor the situation at the affected... Read More

Sarawak News

August 27, 2022

Focus on developing low-lying areas

KUCHING: The Sarawak government wants to open up more low-lying areas for development. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that experts have already been tasked to look into how such areas in the state could be further developed. “This is our approach where we want to open new areas including low-lying... Read More

Sarawak News, Top Story

July 28, 2022

Ministry urged to solve flash floods

KUCHING: The Ministry for Public Health, Housing and Local Government has been urged to immediately deal with the flash floods which have been plaguing the people in the Pending area for over 40 years. Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong said that flash floods were serious, especially at Lorong Foochow 1, 1T, 1V, 1W, 1X, 1Y and... Read More

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June 22, 2022

Floods in Bangladesh kill 36, spread waterborne diseases

DHAKA: Floods that swept across most of Bangladesh’s low-lying areas due to heavy rains have killed at least 36 people and spread waterborne diseases in the affected regions, with calls mounting for food and potable water, reported Anadolu Agency. The deaths were mainly due to diarrhea, snake bites, drowning, landslides and other injuries, according to... Read More

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February 8, 2022

Several low-lying areas in Mukah experience flooding

MUKAH: Several low-lying areas here were inundated with water following a downpour that began on Monday night until early Tuesday (Feb 8). The Civil Defence Force (APM) reported at midnight that the roads were flooded, and Mukah APM officer Capt (APM) Zuriza Sharkawi said the weather had cleared around noon. “The water level is still... Read More

Sarawak News

January 23, 2022

Four Baram schools hit by floods

MIRI: Several rural schools in low-lying areas at Baram came under water following non-stop heavy rain since Saturday. According to Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) zone six chief Supt Law Poh Kiong, floodwaters Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Benawa, SK Long Panai, SK Long Teru and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tutoh Apoh. But no one was... Read More

Sarawak News

January 19, 2022

Batu Kitang rep inspects Rela centre’s flood preparations

KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang paid a visit to the 10th Mile People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) Operations Centre situated behind the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) building here on Wednesday (Jan 19). Lo, who is also MPP chairman, and his team were there to monitor the progress of the centre’s preparations as well inspect... Read More

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Longhouse, villages, schools in low-lying areas needs relocation to avoid flood woes in the long term: Rep

19 schools affected by flood in Marudi

Low-lying areas in Baram hit by flood, waters up to 3 metres deep

Low-lying areas in Bintulu struck by flash floods

Focus on developing low-lying areas

Ministry urged to solve flash floods

Floods in Bangladesh kill 36, spread waterborne diseases

Several low-lying areas in Mukah experience flooding

Four Baram schools hit by floods

Batu Kitang rep inspects Rela centre’s flood preparations

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