SERIAN (Feb 6): The Kampung Hulu Serian village security and development committee (JKKK) has organised a post-flood gotong-royong at several affected locations.

It was held in collaboration with the Surau Darul Taqwa Management Committee, Neighbourhood Watch, Gerakan Komuniti, GiatMara Serian, and residents.

Kampung Hulu Serian village chief Morshidi Loncheng said the cleanup focussed on Surau Darul Taqwa, Kampung Hulu Multipurpose Hall, and riverbank areas.

“The activities involved clearing debris and removing driftwood brought in by floodwaters,” he said in a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas).

Kampung Hulu Serian was among the worst-hit areas where flooding forced residents to evacuate to several temporary evacuation centres (PPS), such as Dewan Masyarakat Serian, Dewan Gelanggang Futsal Tertutup, and Dewan Tai Pak Kung.

These centres opened on Jan 29 and officially closed on Tuesday after conditions improved.

Morshidi thanked agencies involved in assisting flood victims, including the Serian District Disaster Management Committee, Welfare Department, Civil Defence Force, Fire and Rescue Department, police, Malaysian Armed Forces, People’s Volunteer Corps, and various non-governmental organisations.

Among those present to assist with the cleanup efforts was Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus, along with neighbouring village chiefs, who provided support to the affected residents.

PETALING JAYA – Jabatan Meteorologi (MetMalaysia) mengeluarkan amaran hujan berterusan tahap buruk bagi beberapa kawasan di Sarawak berkuat kuasa hari ini sehingga esok.

MetMalaysia dalam kenyataan berkata, hujan lebat berterusan dijangka berlaku di kawasan Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Betong, Sarikei (Pakan, Sarikei dan Meradong), Sibu (Sibu) dan Mukah.

Sementara itu, MetMalaysia juga mengeluarkan amaran hujan berterusan tahap waspada melibatkan bahagian lain di negeri Sarawak antaranya Sri Aman (Sri Aman), Sarikei (Julau), Sibu (Kanowit dan Selangau), Bintulu dan Miri (Subis dan Miri).

Tambah MetMalaysia, amaran yang sama turut melibatkan beberapa daerah di negeri Sabah ekoran hujan lebat berterusan yang dijangka berlaku bermula hari ini sehingga Sabtu.

Kata MetMalaysia, antara kawasan terlibat adalah Pantai Barat (Ranau dan Kota Belud), Sandakan (Telupid, Kinabatangan, Beluran dan Sandakan) serta Kudat. – KOSMO! ONLINE

KUALA LUMPUR:  The number of evacuees seeking shelter at temporary evacuation centres (PPS) across the three flood-affected states - Johor, Sarawak, and Sabah - continued to rise as of 8am today compared to yesterday.

In JOHOR, the latest state to be hit by floods, the number of evacuees increased slightly to 372 from 364 reported last night.

State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Tan Sri Dr Azmi Rohani said all evacuees were housed in three relief centres in the Kota Tinggi district: Dewan Muafakat Taman Desaru Utama (172 people), Dewan Kampung Baru Sungai Mas (40 people), and Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Penawar (160 people).

"In addition, the Sungai Kahang station in Kampung Contoh, Kluang, has exceeded the danger level, recording a reading of 14.57 metres," he said in a statement today.

SARAWAK remains the worst-affected state, with the number of evacuees rising again after several days of decline. A total of 5,384 people are now taking shelter in 30 relief centres, up from 5,125 last night.

The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee Secretariat reported an increase in evacuees in two divisions - the Sibu Division, where the number rose to 1,142 from 876, and the Mukah Division, which recorded 528 evacuees, up from 501 last night.

Meanwhile, the number of evacuees in Bintulu saw a slight decline, dropping to 1,864 from 1,865, while Miri also recorded a drop to 1,184 from 1,217. The number of evacuees in Serian (507), Samarahan (149), and Sarikei (10) remained unchanged.

In SABAH, Keningau became the latest district to be affected by floods late last night, after Kinabatangan.

The State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat said that the number of evacuees continued to rise, reaching 319 from 82 families this morning, up from 228 from 60 families reported at 8 last night.

"A total of 66 people (from 16 families) have been evacuated to a relief centre in Keningau, while 253 people (from 65 families) are taking shelter in two centres in Kinabatangan," the committee said. – BERNAMA

KUCHING (Feb 6): The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a continuous rain warning (severe and alert levels) for several areas in Sabah and Sarawak, as the monsoon surge is expected to persist until Sunday.

In Sarawak, a severe-level continuous rain warning is in effect until tomorrow for parts of Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sarikei, Sibu, Sri Aman, Miri, and Bintulu.

A severe warning is issued when heavy rain is expected to persist over a prolonged period.

MetMalaysia also issued an alert-level continuous rain warning for several areas in the west coast of Sabah, Kudat, and Sandakan, until Saturday.

An alert-level warning indicates continuous rain expected within one to three days or ongoing storm conditions.

In addition, MetMalaysia also maintained its strong wind and rough sea warnings at first, second, and third levels until Sunday.

These conditions pose a significant danger to shipping activities, small boats, and marine sports or recreational activities.

In Peninsular Malaysia, the weather is expected to be generally fair, but thunderstorms and rain are expected in the afternoon, particularly in parts of Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, and Johor.

The department advised the public to remain vigilant and stay updated with the MyCuaca app, MetMalaysia’s official website at www.met.gov.my, or its social media channels for accurate and verified weather information.