SIBU (Jan 14): Several low-lying areas along the Batang Balingian riverbank in Selangau remained submerged yesterday following intermittent rainfall.

Selangau Civil Defence Force (APM) officer Luke Douglas Dongum said checks in the afternoon found the water levels in affected areas of Lubuk Bukut remained high but stable.

“Our latest inspection found low-lying roads and areas were still inundated. However, the water has not affected the structure of houses, and residents remain safe,” he said.

Floodwaters at the Lubuk Bukut jetty were recorded at between one feet and 2.8 feet high; 2.5 feet to three feet near Rumah Annie; and 1.5 feet to two feet in low-lying areas at Rumah Suli.

Luke said all residents and longhouses along the Lubuk Bukut riverbank were not affected, and no evacuations were required.

“APM Selangau will continue to closely monitor flood-prone areas. Residents, particularly those living in low-lying locations, need to remain vigilant,” he said.