Traffic flow has resumed to normal at a junction in front of Merdeka Palace Hotel in Kuching on May 11, 2024. Photo credit: Sarawak Bomba

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, May 11: Heavy rainfall and strong winds have resulted in flash floods and fallen trees in certain areas in Kuching.

According to a report from the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre today, based on the flood monitoring report in Kuching, traffic flow along Padang Merdeka, Jalan Kampung Kudai, Jalan Tabuan, and Jalan Pending Bypass is under control after the flash flood receded.


Firefighters are seen clearing the fallen tree debris along Jalan Tun Abdul Rahman Yaakup in Kuching on May 11, 2024. Photo credit: Sarawak Bomba

In Jalan Tun Abdul Rahman Yaakup, Bomba Petra Jaya responded to a call regarding fallen trees that blocked half of the road and impeded traffic flow.

The clearing operation took about 30 minutes with the help of a private company excavator stationed at the nearby construction site. — DayakDaily