KUCHING: Sarawak Energy is testing its upgraded flood warning stations in the vicinity of its Batang Ai Hydroelectric Powerplant (HEP) reservoir today and on March 12 and 13.
The flood warning stations, located in Lubok Antu, Engkilili, and SK Ng Delok, are part of its emergency preparedness in line with international good practice.
An outreach session was recently held with the community leaders and relevant government agencies in Lubok Antu to inform them about the schedule for the testing and commissioning of the warning systems.
Today, the Lubok Antu flood warning station will commence its testing at 9am with a warning tone that includes both intermittent and continuous tones for around 10 minutes.
The testing schedule for the Engkilili flood warning station is expected to begin at 2pm for about 10 minutes, with a similar warning tone to the Lubok Antu flood warning station.
The warning tones can be heard more than 1.3km from each respective stations.
This will be replicated at the same time on March 12 for Lubok Antu and Engkilili stations respectively.
The testing of the SK Nanga Delok flood warning station is scheduled to commence at 10.30am on March 13 with a similar run of 10 minutes that includes both intermittent and continuous tones.
Residents in the areas are advised that the timing of the testing and commissioning of the warning systems are dependent on the situation at the sites.
Sarawak Energy, a state-owned energy developer and power utility company, has reminded the public not to be alarmed as this is a routine exercise to test its preparedness.
