KUCHING, Jan 28: Several areas in Kuching and Samarahan were hit with flash floods due to continuous rain since late last night.
Many users uploaded photos of their localities being hit on social media, including Kampung Sinar Budi, Kampung Sungai Bedil Besar, Kampung Tabuan Dayak, and Jalan Matang.
Following this, authorities such as the Civil Defence Department (APM) and the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) initiated surveillance of flood-prone areas in both divisions.
At the time of writing, APM Kuching reported that the flood water level has decreased and the roads are now passable in Kampung Tabuan Dayak, Jalan P Ramlee, Jalan Hospital, Lorong Cenderawasih 1B, RPR Fasa 2 Jalan Tunku, Taman Sejoli, Kampung Sungai Nada, Kampung Tupong Tengah, and Kampung Sungai Bedil Besar.
In Kampung Sinar Budi Baru, the flood water reached knee height in the afternoon, but the situation has begun to recede.
“The surveillance team has deployed several officers and a boat in Kampung Sinar Budi Baru Hall in preparation for flood.
“Members of the public are advised to remain vigilant and always be careful. Should there be an emergency, they can contact 082-252941 and 082-252940 (APM Kuching),” the report stated.
Meanwhile, Bomba Sarawak reported receiving an emergency call around 9.45am this morning regarding two houses affected by flood near Jalan Kemuning Matang.
Despite being advised to evacuate the house, the residents refused to relocate to the temporary evacuation centre (PPS), stating they could still stay on the upper floor of the double-storey house.
In Samarahan, pools of stagnant water are created in several areas, but the roads are still passable. The affected locations are Kampung Rembus, Kampung Baru, Kampung Baru Ulu, Taman Sri Tuang, Kampung Empila, Kampung Niup, Kampung Tanjung Bundong, Kampung Tambirat Lot, Kampung Tambirat Nanas, Kampung Moyan Ledang, and Kampung Moyan Lot Ulu. — DayakDaily
