SRI AMAN: The people here received a rude awakening on Saturday night when flash floods hit a few main roads in town.
As of 8pm, the water had risen to a foot high. Among the main roads badly hit by the flash flood were Jalan Kecil, Jalan Kelab, Jalan Main Bazaar and Police Barrack Road.
INUNDATED: Flooded Jalan Main Bazaar in Sri Aman.
The flood subsided about two hours later.
When interviewed, a few folk in the city claimed that the flash flood was predictable as it usually occurred during the king tide from Jan 1 to 5 with the water rising up to 6.1 to 6.6 metres.
Those staying in low-lying areas are advised to be prepared as according to the people, the weather in Sri Aman can be ‘unpredictable’.
The Meteorological Service Department meanwhile predicted intermittent heavy rains in Kuching, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei and Sibu Divisions for the next two days.
Floods are a possibility when continuous heavy rains coincide with the king tide.