More rain, showers expected in central region
By Wilfred Pilo, ET, 18/12/2007
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan, who is also the Chairman for the State Disaster said yesterday heavy rains and showers were expected in the central region of Sarawak based on the weather forecast.He stated this at a press conference here after meeting members of the State Disaster Manage-ment Committee on the current bad weather and the flood situation for low lying areas in the region.Dr Chan said continuous heavy to moderate rainfall, especially in the afternoon and night were expected for the next three days and could affect the low lying areas in Sibu and Kapit Divisions. The situation could worsen due to the King tides which could be as high as 3.6 metres and heavy rain in the upper Rajang River .According to the Deputy Chief Minister, Sibu and Kanowit Districts might be flooded again. “In towns like Sibu, Kapit, Machan and Kanowit, the water level could go up again, “he warned.Dr Chan urged residents in the districts to take extra precautions, especially from December 22 to 23, and to move their valuable belongings to higher ground.“If it continues to rain in the up-per Rajang River on December 23, the tide will probably go up to 3.7 metres and the chance of flooding is high,” he said.Dr Chan also urged the Public Works Department and the Disaster Relief Management Committee in all Divisions to be on the look out for possible landslides. Added the Deputy Chief Minister: “The weather in Kuching is fine at the moment but if the wind direction shifts southernly from the central region of the state, then Kuching will have a very wet Christmas and New Year.”
I can't remember a time that i really spend a looong X'mas break.... well hope the weather's fine when the family is back home in kuching, heard rumours about a big flood in Tondong town, but was a false alarm...
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