SIBU – A temporary relief centre has been opened at Dewan Serbaguna JKKK Ngungun in Kanowit near here at about 1.30pm today to house residents from three flood-affected longhouses.
A total of 91 people from 30 families from Langong House in Nanga Bat, Suzusie Lily Jenau House and Nyalong Indet House, in Nanga Baloh, all on the banks of Sg Ngemah were affected. SK Ulu Poi meanwhile was flooded with waters up to 1.2m deep.
The flooding occurred yesterday following continuous rain from midnight till morning in Ulu Ngemah.
Videos of the flood in Ngemah went viral on social media platforms as residents sought assistance from the authorities.
Residents complained that their houses were flooded and had no way to leave as their boats were carried away by swift currents in the video.
Ngemah assemblyman Anyie Jana visited the affected longhouses along with the authorities.
As of 6pm, the floodwaters were reported to be on a downward trend. – Bernama, March 26, 2023
