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JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
MIRI, Jan 4 — The prolonged heavy rainfall over the past few days triggered a landslide that blocked the main access into Kampung Danau, Bekenu here today.
A team of firefighters from the Batu Niah Fire and Rescue Station (BBP Batu Niah) was despatched to the location after receiving a call from concerned residents at 4.52am.
According to a Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations control centre report, the continuous heavy rain in the area caused a landslide from a hill that resulted in a 30-foot-high obstruction.
“The despatched team conducted an initial size-up and proceeded to install safety barriers at the affected area and inform the Disaster Operation Centre for further action. After ensuring the situation was safe, they returned to the station at 6.30am,” it said.
Meanwhile, Pekan Bekenu, Kampung Dagang, Kampung Kelapa and Kampung Jenggalas were also inundated due to the persistent rainfall.
A BBP Batu Niah report said patrols and monitoring conducted on Sunday morning found that water levels in the Bekenu town area were between one and two feet high.
“In some areas, the water had risen to between three- and four-feet high,” it said, adding that no evacuations had been carried out so far. — The Borneo Post
Nanga Lemai B water level breaches danger mark as flood monitoring continues in Sibu
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SIBU (Jan 4): The water level at Nanga Lemai B station here breached the danger level as of 5pm on Sunday.
According to data shared by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage’s (DID) Public InfoBanjir website, the station recorded a reading of 4.33 metres, surpassing the danger threshold of 3.8 metres.
However, there was no change in the water level trend at the time of reporting.
Other stations with high water readings were Matu, Mukah at 2.75 metres (warning), and Mid Bruit, Mukah at 4.72 metres (alert) with rising water trends.
Meanwhile, firefighters conducted flood-risk patrols in several flood-prone areas here today as part of ongoing monitoring efforts during the Northeast Monsoon season.
Sibu Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said the patrols covered Jalan Kong Yit Khim, Jalan Sungai Assan Tanjung Latap, Jalan Kerto (Kampung Banyok), Jalan Stabau, Jalan Durin and surrounding areas of Sibu Jaya.
Firefighters also monitored the water level along the banks of the Kanowit River and Rajang River.
“The weather conditions during the patrol were overcast, while water levels in the monitored areas remained at normal levels,” he said.
“During the patrol, no emergency calls were received. Minor water overflow was observed at the roadside in certain locations, but the situation did not require the evacuation of residents, and overall conditions were reported to be under control,” he added.
Separately, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said on Saturday that the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) was on full alert for the possibility of a second wave of flooding during the current monsoon and king tide period.
He also urged residents in flood-prone and low-lying areas to comply immediately with evacuation orders when instructed.
KOTA KINABALU (Jan 4):The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) Sabah Branch expresses its deep concern over Saturday’s flood which affected several areas such as Kolombong, Inanam and Menggatal in Kota Kinabalu, and caused significant disruption to daily life, damage to property, and hardship to affected communities.
As a professional body representing engineers of various disciplines, IEM Sabah acknowledges that flood events are often the result of complex and interrelated factors, including extreme weather conditions, drainage capacity limitations, urban development patterns, tidal influences, and long-term infrastructure constraints.
In this regard, IEM Sabah stands ready and is willing to provide technical support and professional input to relevant authorities, agencies, and stakeholders in addressing both the immediate impacts and long-term mitigation measures related to the recent flood incident.
“Our members comprise experienced professionals in civil engineering, hydrology, drainage and flood control, geotechnical engineering, coastal engineering, urban infrastructure planning, and environmental engineering. Where requested, IEM Sabah can contribute through the technical advice and professional opinions; independent engineering assessments; review of drainage and flood mitigation strategies and sharing of best practices and lessons learnt from similar flood-prone regions,” said IEM Sabah Branch chairman 1 Ir. Ts. Tan KJ, FIEM, JP.
IEM Sabah believes that effective flood management requires a coordinated, data-driven, and technically sound approach, supported by professional expertise and long-term planning. Collaboration among government agencies, local authorities, technical professionals, and the community is essential to develop resilient and sustainable solutions for Kota Kinabalu and Sabah as a whole, he said.
“We reaffirm IEM Sabah’s commitment to serving the public interest and supporting initiatives that enhance infrastructure resilience, public safety, and environmental sustainability,” added Tan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 — A total of 607 flood victims are still taking shelter at temporary relief centres (PPS) in three states, with Sabah recording an increase this afternoon.
In SABAH, the State Disaster Management Committee (JBPN) announced that the number of victims in Kota Kinabalu and Beaufort increased to 510 people from 164 families, compared to 495 people from 159 families this morning, following the rain since Friday.
“In Beaufort, a total of 328 victims from 118 families from eight villages have been placed at the Dewan Selagon permanent relief centre, which has been operational since Friday evening.
“In Kota Kinabalu, 182 victims from 46 families are taking shelter at the PPS at Dewan Masjid Al-Munir, Kampung Darau,” according to the statement.
Authorities and rescue agencies are closely monitoring water levels and current conditions at the affected locations, in addition to assisting in the evacuation of residents to safer areas.
In SARAWAK, the JPBN said as of 4pm today, only one PPS is operational, namely at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bekenu, Miri, which is housing 47 victims from 18 families.
Meanwhile, the floods in Kuching and Lawas have fully recovered, with all eight PPS closing in stages from 12.30pm today.
Johor JPBN chairman Datuk Asman Shah Abd Rahman said two PPS are still operating in Segamat, namely at the Kampung Batu Badak Community Hall, which is housing 36 victims from 11 families, while 14 victims from four families are taking shelter at the Kampung Tandong Multipurpose Hall.
Three rivers are at the warning level: the Sungai Muar in Buloh Kasap, Segamat, with a reading of 8.60 metres (m); the Sungai Tekam Jetty, Segamat (3.85 m); and the Sungai Pulai in Kampung Ulu Pulai, Pontian (2.93 m). — Bernama
KUCHING, 4 Jan: Situasi banjir di Sarawak pulih selepas semua pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) ditutup hari ini.
Menurut kenyataan Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Bencana Negeri Sarawak (JPBNS), PPS tersebut di Dewan Masyarakat Trusan di Lawas melibatkan 25 mangsa.
Lapan lagi PPS di Dewan Masyarakat Stapok melibatkan 97 mangsa, Dewan Kampung Sinar Budi Baru (104 mangsa) dan Dewan Surau Nurul Najihin Stapok (55 mangsa).
Selain itu Dewan Serbaguna Taman Malihah melibatkan 132 mangsa, SJK Chung Hua Sungai Tengah (188 mangsa banjir dan tiga mangsa tanah runtuh), SJK Chung Hua Batu Kawa (211 mangsa), Masjid Darul Istiqlaal (128 mangsa) dan Surau Ar Rahman Kampung Sungai Batu.-TVS