KUCHING: A flash flood has struck Kampung Sira in Padawan, affecting 18 houses and about 35 residents last night (Sept 5).
The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in a statement said water began rising at 6.30 pm, reaching up to two feet in some areas while other houses were inundated by about one foot.
The department added that water level gradually receded by midnight.
Earlier, a distress call was received at 10.20 pm, prompting a team from the Siburan station to be dispatched to the scene, located about 38km away.
The team arrived at 10.59 pm and later carried out monitoring before confirming the situation was safe, and the operation concluded at 12.35 am.
