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 […]
Overnight torrential rain causes flood havoc
KUCHING: Torrential rain since late Thursday night, caused several low-lying areas in Kuching, Kota Samarahan, Lundu and Serian to be flooded. The State Fire and Rescue Department operations centre, in a flood update, revealed that flash floods and fallen trees were reported at several locations. Among the affected areas in Kuching included Kampung Sinar Budi […]
Firemen ready to face floods
BY ALLAN JAY & NURHAUNI LEE ABDULLAH SIBU: Firemen here are prepared to face the flash floods that struck four districts today. Sarawak Fire Department Zone 4 (Sibu) chief Janggan Muling assured that his men were always ready to face floods. He also added that staff’s leaves were being tightly controlled for now to ensure […]
Saved by neighbour’s phone call
KUCHING: A phone call by a neighbour has prompted a 36-year-old woman to save extra time for her family to evacuate their home before the flood water level rose. Jasima Sahril was sleeping with her husband and four children (aged five to twelve) at the time of the incident at their house in Taman Malihah […]
Jalan Pantai Lutong to close
MIRI: Miri City Council may close Jalan Pantai Lutong here if the water reaches a dangerous level. The king tide is predicted to be in the range of between 5.6 to 6.1 metres for the next few days according to the Sarawak Government Almanac. This may pose safety hazard and inaccessibility to road users if […]
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 […]
