Malaysia

Flood victims evacuated as Sarawak election campaigning kicks off

Heavy downpour forces 122 individuals in Kg Moyang, Kg Bako, Kg Sg Batu to evacuate as of 9am today

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 07 Dec 2021 11:46AM

Flood victims evacuated as Sarawak election campaigning kicks off
The Kg Buntal community hall is among the temporary flood relief centres set up for flood victims in the Kuching district. – Pic courtesy of Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department, December 7, 2021

by Stephen Then

MIRI – As Sarawak enters its election campaigning period, more residents in the Kuching district continue to be evacuated from their flooded homes.

A heavy and continuous downpour has forced 122 individuals in Kg Moyang, Kg Bako, and Kg Sg Batu to evacuate as of 9am today.

The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee secretariat said two temporary flood relief centres – the Surau Ar Rahman hall and Kg Buntal community hall – have been set up in the affected district.

The centres are set to shelter flood victims until further notice.

Meanwhile, the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department has continued to deploy its personnel to flooded sectors.

The campaigning period for the 12th state election has been marred by heavy rain showers in various parts of the state, with Kuching and Samarahan as the most affected districts.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department said Sarawak will likely see more rain today, with the weather also expected to be rainy in numerous interior localities. – The Vibes, December 7, 2021

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