SIBU: A landslide has severely affected the road leading to SK St Mathew and Nanga Sekuau jetty in Selangau, making it impassable today.

In a statement, Selangau Civil Defence Force (APM) said a distress call was received at about 9.02am and a team of five personnel was dispatched to the scene.

“On arrival, it was found the landslide had severely affected the road leading to SK St Mathew and Nanga Sekuau jetty,” the statement said.

APM personnel then advised the residents around Nanga Sekuau to avoid the landslide area, and urged those affected to temporarily vacate their homes.

“A detailed assessment requires expertise from the relevant authorities,” the statement added.