Fire Rescue Dept Extra Vigilant In Rainy Season
By Liza Mohd

Bandar Seri Begawan - The country's Fire and Rescue Department is being extra vigilant now in responding to emergency calls on flash floods, uprooted trees or road accidents, in view of the continuous heavy downpours and strong winds experienced nationwide.

Unlike the Brunei-Muara District which has seen over 30 emergency calls per day, the situation in Belait and Tutong seems to be under control, with only two or three calls recorded respectively since Dec. 27 on rain-related mishaps.

An emergency call on a road accident due to heavy showers was received recently by the Belait Fire and Rescue Department at Kg Sungai Kayu Ara, Mukim Lumut, causing some injuries to a passenger. The collision due to slippery road conditions, which involved two salon vehicles, occurred in the afternoon.

Meanwhile, the Tutong Fire and Rescue Department received a distress call on an uprooted tree along the Bukit Panggal Highway close to 5am recently, though no injuries were reported.

A call on a similar incident was also received on the same day, which occurred at Kg Keluyuh Sungai Liang. No vehicles were damaged and no casualties reported as a result of the mishap.

A family in Kg Kupang Tutong yesterday morning complained of floodwaters entering their home. However, it did not cause major damages to the house properties, as the water level recorded was only eight centimetres, said a firefighter.

Despite the few emergency calls in both districts, firefighters are gearing up for continuous rainfalls that are expected to take place until next week.

In the Brunei-Muara District, the heavy downpours cause flooding and landslides to such an extent that some assistance was required from the Public Works Department to carry out clearing works.-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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