KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an alert warning of continuous rain in several parts of Sarawak starting today (Dec 23).
MetMalaysia, in a statement, said heavy rain is expected to occur in Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Mukah, Sibu, Bintulu, Miri, as well as Limbang.
Weather warnings have also been issued for Labuan and the interiors of Sabah, namely Sipitang, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort ,West Coast, Sandakan and Kudat.
Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Agency, in a statement, said state and district disaster management committees would be activated following the warning.
The committees were also instructed to enhance their preparedness for possible disasters, especially in high-risk areas.
"Ensure that all Temporary Flood Relief Centres are equipped with the basic requirements and that the control posts have all sufficient operational resources and are ready for use," the statement read. — BERNAMA