Multiple Areas in Miri Hit by Landslides and Floods, Lee Kim Shin Urgently Coordinates Rescue Measures
Published atJan 28, 2025 02:12 pm
(Miri, 29th) Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin received a report from a neighbor around 9 AM today that a landslide had occurred on a road near his residence due to continuous heavy rain.
Lee Kim Shin immediately contacted the Miri Fire Department and coordinated with the Miri City Council and Public Works Department to carry out emergency repair work to ensure basic passage safety for residents in the affected areas.
As the disaster escalated, Lee Kim Shin quickly contacted the Miri Province Chief, instructing the Disaster Committee to hold an emergency meeting and arranged for staff to inspect low-lying areas to ensure the safety of local residents. He urged the public to stay vigilant, especially in highland and areas with loose soil, as continuous heavy rain might trigger more landslides.Lee Kim Shin thanked the Miri City Council, Fire Department, and Public Works Department for their quick response, allowing residents to temporarily pass normally. Lee Kim Shin expressed concern to the victims, reminding everyone to ensure the safety of themselves and their families. He noted that this year's rainfall far exceeds past records, making the disaster rare.
He urged the victims to contact the authorities immediately in case of distress to prevent unnecessary harm and loss.
To address the floods and landslides, the Miri Disaster Committee has established an emergency operations room to fully assist affected citizens and coordinate related units for rescue and post-disaster reconstruction work.
If assistance is needed, please call the emergency numbers: 999 Emergency Hotline, 085-430389 (Miri Civil Defense Force/JPAM), 085-433400 (Miri Police Command Center), 085-420033 (Miri Hospital), 085-420991 (Miri City Fire Department), 085-422973 (Lopeng Fire Department), or 085-647333 (Lutong Fire Department).
The Puyut Tanjung Batu area has become a vast ocean due to heavy rain.Several houses have been damaged in Lereng Bukit Village; Lee Kim Shin reminds residents to be cautious and avoid accidental injuries.
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