The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has extended a continuous downpour warning for seven divisions in Sarawak until February 1st, 2025, due to a persistent monsoon surge. The warning covers Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei (Sarikei and Meradong), and Mukah. The department also issued a warning for strong winds and rough seas in the South China Sea. Flood situation in Sarawak continues to evolve with the number of victims rising to 10,009 people.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has issued a continuous downpour warning for seven divisions in Sarawak until Saturday (February 1st). METMalaysia director-general Dr. Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said the latest weather forecast indicates that the ongoing monsoon surge is expected to persist, bringing heavy and continuous rain. 'The Continuous Rain Warning (Alert) for Sarawak will remain in effect until February 1st, 2025,” he said in a statement on Friday.
The affected divisions include Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei (Sarikei and Meradong), and Mukah. On Wednesday, METMalaysia issued a warning of heavy rain at dangerous levels in eight divisions of Sarawak, effective until Friday. These included Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sarikei (Meradong), Sibu (Sibu and Selangau), Mukah, Bintulu (Tatau and Bintulu), and Miri (Subis). Mohd Hisham also issued a warning for strong winds and rough seas in the South China Sea waters, effective until Friday. The public is advised to stay updated by visiting the official METMalaysia website, following their social media, and downloading the myCuaca app for accurate information. Meanwhile, the number of flood victims in Sarawak has risen to 10,009 people from 2,817 families, up from 9,398 people (2,725 families) this morning. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee Secretariat reported that floodwaters are receding in Bintulu, but the number of evacuees in six relief centers has increased to 4,251 people (1,086 families), compared to 4,021 people (1,083 families) this morning. - BernamaMohd Nizam Jaffar appointed new Armed Forces chiefYoungsters praised for assisting flood victims in Kinabatanga
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