Heavy rain inundates Long Bemang in Sarawak, no evacuation so far
MIRI, July 11 — Long Bemang in Apoh Baram was flooded yesterday following heavy rain upriver, said the Miri Civil Defence .
In a statement last night, APM Miri said the water level in Long Bemang increased very quickly as it is situated in a low-lying area.“It was still raining and the water level showed an increasing trend,” said APM Miri.In a statement this morning, Long Bemang volunteer firefighters said the water level remained stagnant from last night.
“There is still no evacuation made as of this morning and the electricity supply has been turned off for the safety of the villagers,” it said.Photo shows flooding at the Long Bemang longhouse in Apoh Baram. — Borneo Post Online pic
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