BETONG: Recent development of the flood situation in Betong is particularly alarming especially in Lidong area if the rain continues.
Lidong area is every year confronted with the water rising situation, but this year it happened quite early which is in September.
Based on survey by Utusan Sarawak/New Sarawak Tribune with the Betong Division Social Welfare Office (PKMB) in Betong and the Malaysian Defence Forces (APM) of Betong District yesterday, it was found that some areas have been cut off due to the roads being flooded and could not be accessed.
Among these areas were Jugir, Lipat Illi, Lipat Ulu, Lipat Asal, Kejemut, Tembong, Tabut 1, Tabut 2 and Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tabut.
The assistance in the form of basic food was also handed over by Betong PKMB which was sent by APM Betong District using boats from Sunday to yesterday.
Also present were Acting Officer of Civil Defence (PPAD) Betong, Second Lt. Desem Samuel and Betong Division Social Welfare Officer Uwieng Gimos.
Desem when asked to comment said the situation was caused by the water level from upstream of Batang Skrang which experienced so heavy rainfall over several days that had caused the floods causing water to spill into many areas.
He advised the public if they were aware that the water was rising and dangerous to immediately contact the responsible parties.
They were also advised to monitor the movement and activities of their children and to refrain them from playing in the floods.
Up to 4.00 pm yesterday, they were some areas that were still receiving rain and the APM with other agencies continued to monitor the situation over time..
