TAWAU: The declaration of a drought disaster in Pulau Sebatik, announced by the Tawau District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) at 10am on Wednesday, has be
TAWAU: The declaration of a drought disaster in Pulau Sebatik, announced by the Tawau District Disaster Management Committee at 10am on Wednesday, has been withdrawn. JPBD Chairman Joseph Pang, in a statement issued at 1.
50pm, said the decision was made in line with the view of the Sabah State Disaster Management Committee . AdvertisementHe said the withdrawal followed a review and monitoring by the authorities which found that the current situation no longer met the criteria of a drought disaster as defined. “Water supply and weather conditions in Tawau remain under control and stable, although water shortages in parts of Pulau Sebatik are becoming increasingly concerning,” he said. SPONSORED CONTENT FMR 2026: Sabah’s biggest Hari Raya bash Kota Kinabalu: KOTA KINABALU: Fiesta Mega Raya 2026 is set to be the largest and most prestigious Hari Raya celebration in Sabah, taking place from March 7 to 18, at the Sabah International Convention Centre , here. Read more He said the authorities would continue discussions and monitoring from time to time to ensure the situation remains under control. He also advised the public not to spread outdated or inaccurate information and to refer to official channels for updates while practising prudent water usage. Advertisement Joseph, who is also Tawau Municipal Council President, had announced the drought disaster declaration earlier, at 10am, based on field reports received from JPBD agencies. Meanwhile, Tawau Fire and Rescue Station Chief Jemishin Ujin said the State Fire and Rescue Department Operations Centre had issued advisories to the public on the ongoing hot and dry weather conditions in the State. Advertisement He said the public is reminded to avoid open burning during hot and dry conditions, as it can lead to environmental damage, health risks such as haze and breathing difficulties and the danger of fire spreading, and to contact the emergency line 999 in case of any incidents.
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