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NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AGENCY
PRIME MINISTER'S DEPARTMENT
NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AGENCY
MANILA, June 24 — A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami alert issued.
The shallow quake struck about 374 kilometres east of the island of Davao, according to USGS. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, which reported the quake at a magnitude of 6.4, said no tsunami alert had been triggered.
Quakes are a near-daily occurrence in the Philippines, which is situated on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.
Most are too weak to be felt by humans, but strong and destructive ones come at random with no technology available to predict when and where they might strike.
The country’s last major quake was a magnitude 7 tremor in July 2022 that triggered landslides and ground fissures in the northern province of Abra, killing at least 11 people and injuring 609 others. — AFP
Tiga hari padam kebakaran di Masai
- Admin UKK
- Berita
PASIR GUDANG – Kebakaran besar melibatkan kawasan penyimpanan lori dan minyak di Jalan Cenderai 27, Taman Kota Puteri di sini akhirnya berjaya dipadamkan sepenuhnya pada petang Isnin.
Ketua Zon 1, Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Negeri Johor, Penguasa Kanan Bomba I (PgKB I), Zaipulbahri Mat Rusok berkata, operasi memadam kebakaran yang bermula pada Sabtu berjaya dikawal sepenuhnya dan ditamatkan pada jam 2.35 petang Isnin.
"Operasi tersebut melibatkan kekuatan 37 anggota dari lapan balai bomba termasuk Pasir Gudang, Johor Jaya, Tebrau, Kota Tinggi, Larkin, PBS Mount Austin, PBS Ulu Tiram dan Pasukan Khas Hazmat JBPM Johor," ujarnya dalam kenyataan pada Selasa.
Tambah beliau, operasi menghadapi cabaran besar berikutan struktur kawasan kebakaran dipenuhi tong-tong minyak bersaiz besar serta angin kuat yang menyebabkan api cepat merebak.
"Kebakaran besar ini akhirnya berjaya dipadamkan sepenuhnya selepas kerja-kerja pemadaman dan 'overhaul' dijalankan.
“Kebakaran melibatkan kawasan seluas kira-kira 700 x 700 kaki persegi dan memusnahkan hampir 92 peratus kawasan sebelum dipadamkan sepenuhnya,” ujarnya.
Dalam kejadian itu, seorang pegawai bomba dilaporkan cedera ringan semasa menjalankan tugas.
Sabtu lalu, media melaporkan sebanyak tiga kilang dan 15 kenderaan musnah sepenuhnya dalam kebakaran besar membabitkan kawasan seluas kira-kira 1,000 meter persegi di Kawasan Perindustrian Kota Puteri.
Premis itu membabitkan kilang penyimpanan minyak hitam terpakai, kilang pemprosesan sabun dan kawasan parkir lori.
Beberapa video dan gambar yang memaparkan asap tebal serta beberapa individu awam berada berhampiran lokasi kejadian turut tular di media sosial.
ALOR STAR: Ten districts across Kedah were affected by strong winds that battered the state yesterday, toppling trees that blocked roads and damaging scores of homes.
Kedah Civil Defence Force deputy director Muhammad Suhaimi Mohd Zain said the full extent of the damage was still being assessed.
He said the affected districts were Sik, Padang Terap, Pendang, Kota Setar, Yan, Kubang Pasu, Langkawi, Baling, Kuala Muda and Pokok Sena.
"Our personnel have been monitoring the affected areas, clearing fallen trees from roads and homes, and conducting initial damage assessments in collaboration with other agencies.
"The total number of houses affected, along with detailed losses and damage estimates, are still being ascertained," he said in a statement.
Suhaimi urged the public to exercise caution during unpredictable weather and to stay alert by following official warnings and updates on strong winds and severe weather through authorised portals.
Yesterday's storm wreaked havoc across several parts of the state. In Alor Star, strong winds and heavy rain swept through the state capital about 8.45pm, causing damage within minutes.
ALOR SETAR: Kejadian angin kencang akibat ribut petir yang melanda 10 daerah di Kedah, semalam berpunca daripada ribut anjakan udara angin baratan dengan kelajuan 33 kilometer sejam (km/j) hingga langkisau (angin kencang tiba-tiba) berkelajuan 52km/j.
Pengarah Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia) Kedah, Muhammad Khalil Abd. Aziz berkata, kelajuan angin yang direkodkan di Stesen Meteorologi Alor Setar pada pukul 9.15 malam itu dikategorikan sangat kencang dan mengakibatkan pokok tumbang.
“Kejadian ribut petir yang berlaku di hampir seluruh Kedah semalam adalah akibat daripada keragaman cuaca iaitu ribut dan hujan yang berlaku di luar musim walaupun jarang terjadi. Kebiasaannya Kedah mengalami ribut petir sekitar bulan September dan Oktober,” katanya ketika dihubungi hari ini.
Ujarnya, MetMalaysia juga menjangkakan kejadian ribut petir yang mengakibatkan angin kencang dan hujan lebat itu berlangsung sehingga awal minggu depan.
“Menurut ramalan cuaca yang dikeluarkan, kelajuan angin baratan diramalkan lebih kencang di kawasan utara Semenanjung termasuk perairan Selat Melaka Utara dan Phuket.
“Keadaan ini berpotensi menyebabkan laut bergelora, terutamanya pada awal tempoh ramalan. Selain itu, pengurangan taburan hujan turut dijangka berlaku di kebanyakan kawasan dalam negara termasuk Kedah,” katanya.
Tambahnya, MetMalaysia turut memberi amaran bahawa pembentukan garis badai yang membawa hujan lebat, ribut petir dan angin kencang masih berpotensi berlaku di negeri ini terutama pada sebelah lewat petang dan malam di kawasan pedalaman.
Sementara itu, Timbalan Pengarah Angkatan Pertahanan Awam (APM) Kedah, Mejar (PA) Mohd. Suhaimi Mohd. Zain berkata, 10 daerah terjejas akibat ribut dan angin kencang yang menyebabkan pokok tumbang serta kerosakan pada rumah penduduk dan infrastruktur awam.
Katanya, jumlah keseluruhan kediaman yang terlibat masih dalam proses dikenal pasti pihaknya namun setakat ini, daerah Yan antara kawasan terjejas teruk apabila 22 rumah mengalami kerosakan termasuk di Mukim Sala Besar, Sungai Daun dan Mukim Singkir.
“Daerah lain yang terlibat adalah Sik, Padang Terap, Pendang, Kota Setar, Kubang Pasu, Langkawi, Baling, Kuala Muda dan Pokok Sena. Petugas Pusat Kawalan Operasi Daerah sedang membuat pemantauan di kawasan terjejas,” katanya. – UTUSAN
Strong winds damage 125 homes in Kedah
- Admin UKK
- Berita
ALOR STAR: A total of 125 houses in 64 villages across four districts in Kedah suffered damage when strong winds ripped through parts of the state late last night.
As of 12.30pm today, 76 houses in 31 villages in Yan district were reported damaged, followed by 27 houses in 14 villages in Sik, 21 houses in 18 villages in Kota Setar, and one house in Pendang.
Kedah Civil Defence Force (CDF) personnel in the affected districts are still monitoring the situation and verifying the extent of the damage.
Yan CDF deputy officer Lieutenant (PA) Muhammad Shahrul Nizam Shahrul said the fierce winds and heavy rain affected five sub-districts in Yan, with five cases of fallen trees also reported.
Kota Setar CDF officer Captain (PA) Abdul Haliq Rafiq Mokhtar said 21 houses in 18 villages across 11 sub-districts, including Titi Gajah, Kuala Kedah, Tajar, Langgar, Derga, Kubang Rotan, Anak Bukit, Alor Malai, Pengkalan Kundor, Padang Lalang and Telok Kechai were affected.
Sik CDF officer Lieutenant (PA) Haisul Aishah Mat Napiah said 27 houses in 14 villages spanning Sik, Teloi and Jeneri sub-districts sustained damage.
In Pendang, CDF officer Lieutenant (PA) Yuslina Yusoff confirmed one house was damaged while monitoring continues.
"Our teams have also cleared fallen trees blocking traffic along Jalan Lubuk Getah, which had disrupted access for villagers due to the storm," she told Harian Metro.