KUCHING, March 29: The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Center (PRABN) of Department of Irrigation and Drainage Malaysia (DID) has identified several hotspots at high risk of flash floods in Sarawak.
In a notice issued at 4.30pm last night, the center said the hotspots are Kuching city and its surrounding areas in Kuching division; Rh Banyang and its surrounding areas in Bintulu division; Jalan Stabau and its surrounding areas in Sibu division; and Rh Kujat, Rh Tambi and their surrounding areas in Sri Aman division.
For Samarahan division, the areas involved are Kampung (Kpg) Mang, Kpg Rangawan, Kpg Sadong Jaya Ulu, Kpg Seruyuk, Kpg Tanjung Bundong, Kpg Semera Ulu, Kpg Sampun Jugu, Kpg Asajaya Ulu, Kpg Sampun Kelili, Kpg Serpan Laut, Kpg Sabun, Kpg Terasi, Kpg Sungai Putin, Kpg Rankang, Kpg Tanjung Kelaso, Kpg Pangkalan Kuap, Kpg Endap, Kpg Entingan, Kpg Pinang, Pekan Simunjan, Kpg Ensika, Kpg Sekitong, Kpg Selangking, Kpg Pantong Melayu, Kpg Entangor, Taman Desa Ilmu, Kpg Semera Ulu, Kpg Nangka, Kpg Sindang, Taman Residen, Taman Uni Garden, Kpg Sedilo, Kpg Rembus, Kpg Baru, Taman Samarindah, Kpg Lubok Manta, Kpg Tambirat, Muara Tuang, Kpg Empila, Kpg Tanjung Parang, Kpg Bangka Semong and Kpg Niup.
In Serian, the identified hotspots are Kpg Betong Kenawit, Kpg Soh, Kpg Siniawan Serian, Taman Duranda Mas, Simpang Kpg Maang Road, Old Kuching-Serian Road, Kpg Duras of Mile 16 and 17, Old Kuching-Tapah Road, Kpg Maang, Kpg Maang Road, Kpg Batu Gong Road, Kpg Sungai Turong, Kpg Segenam, Kpg Seginam, Kpg Kanowit Betong, Kpg Lintang Baru Panchor, Siburan Bazaar and Simpok.
According to the center, the areas mentioned may face flash floods within a 12-hour period if inclement weather persists.
“Based on the weather forecast by Malaysian Meteorological Department (Met Malaysia), Southeastern Asia-Oceania Flash Flood Guidance System (SAOFFGS) and DID flood forecasting model, there is a risk of flash flood in several locations if significant continuous rain and thunderstorms occur,” it said. — DayakDaily
