Ripin (second left) visits a flood-prone area with Department of Drainage and Irrigation personnel.
MIRI: A total of 60 per cent of flood mitigation projects in Lambir constituency were completed this year.
Lambir assemblyman Ripin Lamat said the remaining 40 per cent of projects should be completed by the middle of next year.
“An allocation of RM10 million has been given by the Chief Minister (Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg) in mid-2018 for the flood mitigation project covering Taman Tunku, Taman Jelita, Sungai Dalam, and Rait Tukau areas.
“Sixty per cent of the flood mitigation project has been completed by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID). The overall project is expected to be completed by mid-2020,” he told The Borneo Post after visiting flood affected areas in his constituency.
According to Ripin, prolonged heavy rain and the king tide have caused flash floods in several areas in Lambir.
“King tides are expected to occur from Dec 11-19 and we hope that no heavy rain occurs.
“I hope people in the affected areas and those in the low-lying areas remain vigilant and cautious as the rainy season continues,” he added.