MIRI: Several districts in Sarawak are flooded due to the continuous downpour brought by the monsoon.
The incessant heavy rain started since Christmas (Dec 25) as predicted by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) and is expected to occur in several parts of the state, including Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Mukah, Sibu, Bintulu and Limbang.
In Miri, several constituencies have started flooding and its division Civil Defence Force officer-in-charge Lt (PA) Mirwan Shah Masri said his team has been dispatched to the flood hotspots to conduct monitoring operations.
The affected hotspots include Kampung 1 Malaysia in Jalan Bypass Miri, Kampung Haji Unan, Pujut Padang Kerbau and Jalan Raya Pantai Lutong with flood waters rising between one and two feet deep as of press time.
Mirwan Shah reminded all residents to be extra vigilant and careful in the affected areas.
In Sarawak, three relief centres have been opened in Bau and Kuching districts, sheltering 104 people from 28 families.
The MetMalaysia has issued seven series of continuous rainfall warnings since the start of the northeast monsoon on Nov 7.
The latest warning on Dec 17 is expected to last until Dec 26.
