MetMalaysia: Continuous rain to persist across Sarawak until Jan 3

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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Jan 1: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a continuous rain warning (Alert) for several areas across Sarawak, effective until Saturday (Jan 3).

According to the advisory issued at 12.15pm today, continuous rain is expected in Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei (Pakan, Sarikei and Meradong), Sibu (Sibu and Selangau), Mukah, Bintulu, and Miri (Subis, Beluru, Miri and Marudi).

MetMalaysia explained that a Continuous Rain Warning (Alert) is issued when rain or thunderstorms are expected to persist for more than six hours in an affected area.

A Continuous Rain Warning (Bad) is issued when continuous heavy rain exceeding 60mm within six hours is expected, while a Continuous Rain Warning (Danger) is issued when rainfall is forecast to exceed 150mm within 24 hours.

Meanwhile, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) reported that seven temporary evacuation centres (PPS) have been opened in Kuching and Samarahan since yesterday (Dec 31, 2025) to accommodate flood victims.

In Kuching, areas severely affected by flooding include Taman Desa Wira, Kampung Sinar Budi, Kampung Sungai Batu, Kampung Surih Iban, Taman Malihah, and Kampung Sejijak.

In Samarahan, one PPS has been opened to shelter three affected families, although further details have yet to be released by the authorities. – DayakDaily