Khirudin speaking to reporters. – File photo
KUCHING: A rise in river water level from the continuous rain has inundated several areas in the northern and central parts of Sarawak yesterday, said Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Khirudin Drahman.
The affected areas included Baram and Lawas districts in the north of the state and Kapit and Song districts in the central region, but no victims were relocated to temporary relief centres to date.
“We will continue to monitor from time to time and our advice to the residents is to be vigilant,” he said when contacted by Bernama.
He advised residents living in low-lying areas and places at risk of floods to keep an eye on rising water level.
“Avoid any recreational activities in waterfalls and rivers to prevent any untoward incident while children are advised not to play in flooded areas, drains, mining pools, canals and rivers,” he said. — Bernama