SIBU: A temporary relief centre was opened in Kanowit near here this afternoon to house residents from three flood-affected longhouses.
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 was flooded with water up to 1.2 metres deep.
The flooding occurred yesterday following continuous rain from midnight till morning in Ulu Ngemah.
Residents complained that they had no way to leave as their boats were carried away by swift currents in the video.
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As of 6pm, the floodwaters were reported to be receding. - FMT
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