Malaysia

Long Bemang longhouse floods evacuate 530 residents

Rescuers receive immediate instruction but journey takes six hours by road

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 16 Nov 2022 9:37AM

Long Bemang longhouse floods evacuate 530 residents
The Marudi Fire and Rescue Station has received an emergency alert on floods hitting Long Bemang, affecting 530 people from 103 households. – Pic courtesy of Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department, November 16, 2022

MIRI – Some 530 people in Long Bemang, Baram have been evacuated after their longhouses were inundated, said Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department today.

“Our Marudi station received an emergency alert and a unit was deployed. However, the journey took about six hours by road.

“Long Bemang is flooded and the water level is rising in the settlement, affecting 103 households with 530 people.”

Meanwhile, Jalan Merurup and Kg Merasam on the outskirts of Limbang town are badly affected by flash floods, cutting off several roads as waters continue to rise.

Rescue teams have been deployed to check on the affected residents. – The Vibes, November 16, 2022

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