Two evacuated as floodwaters hit Tatau’s Sangan Health Clinic
by yunus yussop · Borneo Post OnlineBINTULU (Jan 11): Two individuals were safely evacuated following flooding at the Sangan Health Clinic in Tatau on Saturday night, after continuous rain caused water levels to rise to nearly one metre.
The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from the Tatau fire station were dispatched to the clinic at around 7.48pm.
“Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed that several people were trapped by floodwaters.
“Using a fibre boat owned by a member of the public, firefighters evacuated an adult woman and a young girl to a flood-free area approximately 100 metres away.
“Both victims were later taken to Tatau Town and placed under the care of family members,” the department said in a statement.
Bomba said seven other individuals, comprising five men and two women, chose to remain at the clinic despite the rising water.
“Firefighters advised them to stay alert and to closely monitor the water level for their safety,” it added.
The water level in the area was still rising at the time of monitoring, with rainy conditions persisting.
The flood situation in Bintulu continues to show an upward trend, with the number of evacuees increasing as of this morning.
According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) report updated at 8am, Bintulu Civic Centre is currently sheltering 227 evacuees from 80 families.
They were from Rumah Olen@Rumah Eloh, Rumah Usah@Selajat, Kampung Muslim Segan, Rumah Alam and Rumah Jigan Setiam.
In the Sebauh district, the situation remains stable. The Balai Raya Sebauh evacuation centre is housing 145 evacuees from 50 families, with no change reported in the number of displaced residents.
They were residents from a squatter settlement behind the District Office, Taman Tedeum, Kampung Hilir Sebauh, Kampung Hulu Sebauh, Kampung Masjid, Hui Naa shoplots, a rented house in Kampung Hulu, Kampung Pandan, BDA quarters, Segawan and Sungai Upei Selezu.
Residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas are advised to remain vigilant and comply with instructions from authorities to ensure their safety.