Malaysia

Sarawak warns of floods as northern rivers swell

Villagers in interior sharing pictures of rising water levels, says Public Communications Unit

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 12 May 2022 4:55PM

Sarawak warns of floods as northern rivers swell
The Sarawak Public Communications Unit says that residents in the interior have to be ready to face another round of floods if the weather deteriorates further. – Pic courtesy of Willie Kajan, May 12, 2022

by Stephen Then

MIRI – The Sarawak Public Communications Unit has warned of possible floods as river levels continue to rise in northern Sarawak.

It said villagers living along Sg Baram had shared photographs of its tributaries’ rising water levels.

“The villagers living in the interior, especially those in riverine settlements, are sharing pictures showing rising water levels.

“In some areas, the riverbanks have burst, inundating surrounding areas. The residents have to be ready to face another round of floods if the weather deteriorates further.”

On Tuesday, a social activist slammed the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government leaders for “doing absolutely nothing” to mitigate the flood woes that have again hit Ulu Baram.

Willie Kajan said GPS must answer to the rakyat as they continue to suffer from the floods.

Sarawak has been experiencing torrential rain over the past week or so. – The Vibes, May 12, 2022

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