KUCHING: All divisional and district disaster management committees should be on high alert due to the current hot and dry weather conditions, said Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.
The chairman of Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) noted that northern Sarawak is particularly affected by the current weather conditions.
“This has resulted in some areas, namely settlements already experiencing water supply problems.
“In this regard, all the divisional disaster management committees are required to be fully aware and to treat the situation seriously.
“They are instructed to assess the severity of the problem in their respective divisions and to render immediately the necessary assistance, like in providing water supply to affected settlements,” he said in a press statement issued today (Mar 21).
Uggah added all the relevant divisional agencies especially Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM), Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) and Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) must work closely with the divisional committee in facing and addressing this problem.
“In addition, the public are advised to take the necessary precautions.
“Do not hesitate to visit the nearest clinic for treatment if they encounter any medical problems due to the situation,” he said.
