Year End Danger Months, Says Fire And Rescue People

Bandar Seri Begawan - November and December are the months where most drowning cases occur every year.

And the Fire and Rescue department says cases of drowning in those months are mainly caused by the rough seas and high tide.

Throughout this month, the country will experience high tide that at sometimes can reach 2.7 metres. This called for extra precautionary measures for all who are using water transport or even going for a swim on the beach.

According to the Marine Department, the water level will be higher when the high tide is accompanied by heavy rain. It said from the 17th until 25th of this month, the high tide will occur from 7 pm to 3 am.

Throughout this year up to November alone, three calls were made to the Fire and Rescue Department for drowning cases.

A better outlook of the situation by the public regarding their safety has lessened the possibility of such occurrence when compared to 2005 where some 11 calls of drowning were reported to the department.

The current persisting high tide, rough sea and unsettled weather conditions at sea have also affected the fishing activities in the country. This can be seen as less fishermen go out to sea. Fish Landing Area in Jerudong was full of idle fishing vessels.

The fishermen received warning from the Fisheries Department that reminded them to take extra precaution during this unsettled weather conditions. Boat operators and ship captains are to bear in mind to navigate with extra care particularly during heavy rain. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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