SIBU: Authorities have been urged to seal or completely backfill all boreholes and drill holes at the Oya Kaul Festival Site in Mukah following the presence of flammable methane gas at the location.
The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department said in a statement on Saturday (Jan 31) that authorities must take these measures immediately if they intend to open the site to the public.
“Officers conducted three gas level readings, which recorded Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) levels ranging from 90 per cent to 100 per cent, indicating a high-risk level.
“The LEL readings remained at normal levels when authorities sealed the boreholes, but the readings increased when they opened the boreholes,” it said.
The department said its Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Special Team recommended that no activities take place in the area until all boreholes or drill holes are fully sealed, to prevent any safety risks. – Bernama
