PORTAL RASMI
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Air quality across Malaysia remained generally satisfactory this morning, with no areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am.
According to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), 43 areas recorded moderate readings, while 25 others registered good air quality.
Among the areas with moderate readings were Batu Pahat (92), Batu Muda (87), Kluang and Pasir Gudang (84), Larkin (82), Tangkak (75), Samalaju and Sri Aman (74), Kota Tinggi (71), and Seremban and Pengerang (70).
Other locations included Bintulu (70), Samarahan and Kuching (69), Melaka City and Segamat (67), Rompin (67), IPD Serian (66), Balok Baru in Kuantan and Keningau (65), Alor Gajah (64), Sibu (63), Shah Alam and Johan Setia (62), and Bukit Rambai (61).
Moderate readings were also recorded in Tasek Ipoh, Kapit and Sarikei (60), Klang and Nilai (59), Cheras and Miri (58), Seberang Perai, Putrajaya and Limbang (57), Banting and Sandakan (56), Seri Manjung, Petaling Jaya, Tawau and Politeknik Kota Kinabalu (55), and Port Dickson (52).
Meanwhile, Temerloh and Labuan recorded API readings of 49 each, followed by Pegoh Ipoh and ILP Miri (48), Paka (47), Kimanis (46), Indera Mahkota in Kuantan (44), Kemaman (43), Kuala Terengganu and Kota Kinabalu (41), and Tanjung Malim (40).
Other areas with good air quality included Kuala Selangor (37), Sungai Petani and Seberang Jaya (34), Minden (29), Kota Bharu (27), Kangar and Tanah Merah (26), Kulim Hi-Tech, Taiping and Besut (24), Alor Setar (22), Jerantut (18), Langkawi (13) and Balik Pulau (11).
API readings of 0 to 50 indicate good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and 301 and above hazardous. — Bernama
Sabah’s Padas River breaches danger level as floods hit villages and schools, rescue teams on standby
- Admin UKK
- Berita
BEAUFORT, Oct 28 — Heavy rain in Keningau, Tenom, Nabawan and Sook, as well as Beaufort and Sipitang, has caused the water level of the Padas River to rise and submerge several areas.
The water level in Padas River has risen to 9.06m, above the danger level of 8.70m.
Beaufort Fire and Rescue Station Chief Ishak Jabas said several rescue agencies were on standby to evacuate victims at any time.
He said rescue teams had been monitoring flooded villages, namely Kampung Batu 60, Kg Binunuk, Kg Balibata, Kg Bakalau, Kg Bingkul, Kg Lago, Kg Suasa, Kg Gumarit, Kg Kukup, Kg Bangkalalak, Kg Berumbai and Kg Kondu Suasa.
He said roads that were frequently flooded, such as Jalan Batu 60, Jalan Kg Bakalau and Jalan Kg Bingkul were still passable for all types of vehicles, as are the roads in Kg Gumarit, Kg Lago, Kg Suasa, Kg Kukup, Bangkalalak and Kg Berumbai.
Two schools were also affected by the floods, namely Sekolah Kebangsaan Suasa and Sekolah Kebangsaan Lago.
An announcement has been made by government agencies for residents to be on standby for floods, especially those living along riverbanks.
Ishak said rescue teams on standby included the Fire and Rescue Department, Royal Malaysian Police and Civil Defence Force, while other agencies involved at the Temporary Evacuation Centre (PPS) were the Health Ministry, Social Welfare Department and Rela.
Ishak also advised residents living in low-lying areas to keep important documents in waterproof containers and not to let children play in floodwater.
“Residents must follow the instructions of the security forces and if ordered to evacuate, they must do so because when they refuse to move, it is likely they will be evacuated late as the rescue team is very busy moving other victims,” he said.
Meanwhile, Membakut was also flooded, particularly in Pekan Lama, with water overflowing onto the road leading to the Malaysian Health Clinic (KKM) and Jalan Bandau. — Daily Express
RM22m Sungai Golok dredging completed to ease Kelantan flood risks ahead of monsoon
- Admin UKK
- Berita
KOTA BHARU, Oct 28 — The dredging of the Sungai Golok estuary, costing RM22 million, was completed on September 6 and is expected to improve the flow of river water into the sea, helping to reduce flood risks in Kelantan.
Kelantan Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Director Datuk Siti Fairus Zakaria said the dredging was one of several mitigation measures being implemented alongside other infrastructure projects to improve drainage capacity and protect flood-prone areas.
She said the federal government was also implementing the Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin Development Project (PLSB), comprising Phases 1, 2 and 3, with a total allocation of RM3.044 billion to protect vulnerable areas in Pasir Mas and Tumpat.
“The project aims to reduce flood risks and protect local communities and agricultural areas that are vulnerable to flooding.
“The Sungai Golok PLSB also includes the construction of a dual-purpose wall that will serve as a flood barrier and provide a safety measure. However, this component is still at the design and land acquisition stage,” she told Bernama recently.
During the tabling of the 2027 Budget, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister, announced that Phase 2 of the Sungai Golok PLSB in Kelantan would be among the flood mitigation projects to be implemented next year.
The project forms part of the federal government’s efforts to strengthen flood mitigation measures in the Sungai Golok river basin, which frequently experiences river overflow during the monsoon season. — Bernama
MIRI, 28 Okt: Sebanyak RM10 juta peruntukan khas diluluskan bagi melaksanakan kerja-kerja pembaikan dan pemulihan jalan raya yang terjejas akibat banjir di sekitar Miri, khususnya di kawasan Senadin, Permyjaya dan Riam.
Menteri Pengangkutan Sarawak, Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin berkata, peruntukan itu diperoleh susulan rayuan khas yang dikemukakan kepada Kerajaan Sarawak berikutan kejadian banjir pada awal tahun ini yang turut menjejaskan keadaan beberapa laluan utama di kawasan berkenaan.
Jelasnya, kerja-kerja pembaikan akan dilaksanakan secara berperingkat dengan memberi keutamaan kepada jalan yang mengalami kerosakan serius akibat banjir.
“Peruntukan RM10 juta ini adalah untuk kerja-kerja pemulihan jalan yang terjejas akibat banjir. Tender telah dipanggil dan ditutup pada 13 Oktober lalu. Saya berharap kerja-kerja dapat dimulakan bulan hadapan.
“Masih terdapat beberapa jalan lain yang memerlukan pembaikan dan kerja-kerja penurapan semula akan diteruskan secara berperingkat,” katanya ketika ditemui pada lawatan tapak di Jalan Indah 3, Permyjaya, di sini, hari ini.
Dalam perkembangan berkaitan, peruntukan khas tambahan sebanyak RM3 juta turut diluluskan bagi melaksanakan kerja-kerja penambahbaikan sistem perparitan di kawasan yang sering dilanda banjir, khususnya di kawasan Senadin.
Katanya, Majlis Bandaraya Miri (MBM) akan bekerjasama dengan Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran (JPS) bagi mengenal pasti kawasan berisiko banjir serta keperluan menaik taraf sistem perparitan sedia ada.
“Pihak MBM dan JPS akan bersama-sama meneliti kawasan yang memerlukan penambahbaikan sistem perparitan serta mengenal pasti langkah sewajarnya bagi menangani masalah banjir,” katanya.
Dalam perkembangan lain, penduduk Desa Indah, Permyjaya bakal menikmati kemudahan dua taman rekreasi baharu menerusi peruntukan RM400,000 bagi menyediakan ruang riadah dan aktiviti sosial yang lebih selesa kepada komuniti setempat.
Jelasnya, kedua-dua taman rekreasi itu akan dibina di Lorong Indah 2A dan Lorong Indah 3B, melibatkan kawasan perumahan yang mempunyai kira-kira 3,104 buah rumah.
“Projek berkenaan merangkumi pembinaan trek joging sepanjang 380 meter dengan kelebaran 2.4 meter, tiga pintu masuk serta enam bangku konkrit bertetulang bagi kemudahan pengunjung,” katanya. – TVS
PUTRAJAYA: Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) menyasarkan pengurangan empat kawasan panas (hotspot) banjir kilat di ibu negara daripada 14 kepada 10 lokasi menjelang hujung tahun ini menerusi pelbagai langkah mitigasi bersama agensi berkaitan.
Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Wilayah Persekutuan (JWP), Datuk Muhammad Azmi Mohd Zain berkata, usaha berkenaan termasuk kerja-kerja pengorekan sungai serta penyediaan kolam takungan air melalui kawalan perancangan pembangunan bagi mengurangkan risiko banjir kilat.
“Berkenaan dengan pengurusan risiko, sebenarnya pihak-pihak yang bertanggungjawab terutamanya DBKL, JPS (Jabatan Pengairan Saliran) sentiasa melaksanakan kerja-kerja bagi memastikan kawasan-kawasan yang berisiko banjir dapat diminimumkan risiko.
“Pada masa ini, di Kuala Lumpur terdapat 14 kawasan ‘hotspot’ yang sering berlaku banjir kilat dan DBKL menyasarkan daripada 14 kawasan ‘hotspot’ dikurangkan kepada 10 dengan kerjasama daripada agensi-agensi berkaitan,” katanya ketika ditemui pemberita selepas merasmikan Hari Pengurangan Risiko Bencana Wilayah Persekutuan sempena Bulan Kesiapsiagaan Nasional di sini hari ini.
Dalam pada itu, Muhammad Azmi berkata, semua agensi berkaitan turut menyelaraskan persiapan bagi menghadapi kemungkinan berlakunya bencana sepanjang Monsun Timur Laut (MTL).
Jelasnya, pusat gerakan yang dirasmikan pada hari ini berfungsi sebagai pusat penyelarasan maklumat berkaitan potensi risiko insiden dan bencana di Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya dan Labuan.
“Pusat berkenaan membolehkan akses kepada maklumat daripada agensi berkaitan, termasuk Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia, Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran serta Perbadanan Putrajaya bagi membantu penyelarasan pengurusan bencana,” katanya.
Sementara itu, mengulas berhubung kesiapsiagaan sistem amaran, beliau berkata, tahap kesediaan siren dan peralatan penyampaian maklumat kepada orang ramai di ketiga-tiga Wilayah Persekutuan berada dalam keadaan baik.
Beliau berkata, satu simulasi turut dilaksanakan di Labuan pada minggu lalu bagi menguji tahap kesiapsiagaan sistem berkenaan. – UTUSAN