Downpour forces evacuation of 178 to PPS in Limbang
LIMBANG: A total of 178 individuals had to be evacuated to a temporary relief centre (PPS) after their homes were inundated by floods. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) reports that the victims are from Kampung Baru, Medamit. In order to provide shelter for the victims, the Medamit Community Hall PPS was opened at 4.30 […]
SDMC advises against open burning
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Residents are strongly advised to avoid open burning, especially during the hot weather, to keep the haze from worsening. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, highlighted concerns over unhealthy levels of air pollution reported in areas such as Sri Aman, Serian, and Kuching. “We’ve requested the Fire and […]
SDMC prepares for potential forest fires during hot and dry season
KUCHING: Preparations are being made by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to handle any outbreak of forest fires during the hot and dry season which is expected to last until June. Deputy Premier and SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said areas with a past record of wildfires during the hot season, like […]
Public urged to take precautions amid hot and dry weather during Hari Raya celebration
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has urged the public to take care of their health during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. As the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman, Uggah highlighted the recent reports from the Sarawak Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) and the Meteorological Department, which indicate an increase […]
Pelawan worst hits by thunderstorm
SIBU: The Sibu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has yet to confirm the exact number of people affected by the recent thunderstorm. Its chairman Wong Hee Sieng said that the degree of damage experienced by each individual is different, which makes it difficult to provide an accurate estimate. “So far, we don’t have [the number […]
91 from longhouses evacuated to centre
KANOWIT: A total of 91 people from three longhouses here were evacuated to a temporary relief centre (PPS) in the district following non-stop heavy rain since Friday (Mar 24). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) reported that the victims from 30 families are from Rh Langong, Rh Suzusie Lily and Rh Nyalong Indet. In order […]
248 victims return home after ‘rain bomb’ scare
KUCHING: A total of 248 flood victims here were allowed to return home today (Mar 19) after after taking shelter at temporary relief centres (PPS) following a ‘rain bomb’ which caused widespread flash flooding a day earlier. According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), the relief centres namely Dewan R-Piang PPS in Kampung Sinar […]
Flood evacuees in Kuching allowed to return home
KUCHING: Flood victims in the district who were evacuated to temporary relief centres (PPS) last Saturday have been allowed to return home today. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the relief centres at Dewan Sinaran Lumut and the Dewan Kampung Sungai Bedaun were closed at 11am. A total of 91 individuals from 18 families […]
PWD told to be on standby for floods
KUCHING: The Public Works Department (PWD) will have to be on standby mode to repair damaged roads due to flooding, following a directive from Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah said committees and agencies involved, namely the District Disaster Management Committee and Divisional Disaster Management Committee, were instructed to be prepared in view […]
91 evacuated to PPS in Kuching
KUCHING: A total of 91 individuals had to be evacuated to temporary relief centres (PPS) in the district due to the continuous downpour since Friday. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) reports that 18 families from Kampung Sinaran Lumut and Kampung Sungai Bedaun were among the flood victims. In order to provide the victims with […]
