Flooding forces evacuation of three longhouses in Kanowit


A total of 91 people from 30 families from Langong House in Nanga Bat, Suzusie Lily Jenau House and Nyalong Indet House, in Nanga Baloh, all on the banks of Sungai Ngemah were affected. Sekolah Kebangsaan Ulu Poi meanwhile was flooded with waters of up to 1.2m deep.

The flooding occurred on Saturday (March 25) following continuous rain from midnight till morning in Ulu Ngemah.

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