The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Malaysia has placed several low-lying areas in Kuching on alert following a flood warning due to continuous heavy rain and rising river levels.
According to the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre and DID Malaysia, flooding is expected from 8:00 a.m. today until 11:00 p.m. on January 1, 2026.
The warning comes after the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a Severe Continuous Rain alert at 6:30 a.m., with river levels expected to rise and potentially exceed danger thresholds.
Areas at risk include low-lying zones within five kilometres of the Sarawak River basin, such as Sarawak General Hospital, Jalan McDougall, Jalan Matang, Kampung Sungai Bedaun, Jalan Kwong Lee Bank, Jalan Mendu, Jalan Tong Wei Tah, Jalan Ong Tiang Swee, Jalan Liu Shan Bang, Jalan Penrissen, Kampung Sinar Budi Baru, Taman Desa Wira, Jalan Ketitir, Jalan Burung Lilin, Jalan Sungai Tengah, Jalan Tabuan, Padang Merdeka, Kampung Buso, and Kampung Segong.
Low-lying areas within five kilometres of the Batang Kayan river basin are also at risk, including Kampung Stunggang Melayu Baru, Kampung Stunggang Melayu Lama, Kampung Semunin, Kampung Dagang, Lundu town, Kampung Seling Melayu, Kampung Sileng Dayak, Kampung Sungai Lundu, and Kampung Seketi.
Authorities have warned that flooding may occur earlier or later than forecast and urged residents in affected areas to stay alert and follow instructions from relevant authorities and flood management agencies.
