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Flash floods create havoc in Kuching

KUCHING: Heavy downpour since early this morning led to flash floods to areas like Batu Kawa and Petrajaya here, making it difficult for vehicles to pass through. The places impacted by the flash floods include Taman Murni, Kampung Sinar Budi Baru, Jalan Stakan, Mile 7, Semerah Padi and Jalan Bunga Rampai. Some vehicles had difficulty […]

Flash flood affects low-lying areas in Sibu

SIBU: Several low-lying areas were inundated with water following a heavy downpour this afternoon. Among the areas affected were Jalan Pahlawan, Jalan Keranji and several lanes of Jalan Brother Albinus. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Chairman Clarence Ting in his Facebook post yesterday (Jan 11) said the situation was being monitored. “I am moving around the […]

Floods hit Beluru after two-day downpour

BARAM: Heavy rainfall over two days has resulted in flooding in three areas in Beluru here. According to the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (MCDF), the water level has risen to three and a half feet due to the continuous downpour on July 5 and July 6. As a result, surrounding low-lying areas have also been […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]