More floods in Sarawak sign of ecological distress

Roads in the outskirts of Miri inundated after flash floods hit following heavy rain last weekend. - Photo courtesy of Civil Defence Unit

ONLY two hours of heavy rain and there are already complaints of flash floods in Miri city centre, its outskirts and the suburban districts.The incidents of flash floods are getting too frequent.

Even the city centre is not spared, despite improvements to the drainage system.