Flood Danger Strikes Brunei's Kampong Ayer

Bandar Seri Begawan - High alert was sounded in Brunei's famed Water Village yesterday when water rose to dangerous levels threatening to flood homes.

There was a marked change in Kampong Ayer yesterday when the village experienced unusual high tides during daylight hours and not at night, as is the norm.

The water level in Kampong Ayer, where thousands of people live in stilt houses on the Brunei River, reached up to about 2.6 metres yesterday afternoon.

At around 11 yesterday morning, when RTB crew recorded a reading, the water level had risen to 2.5 metres. This indicated danger levels. Kampong Ayer experienced high tides around 10 in the morning up to 3 in the afternoon.

Residents in the Water Village are advised to be alert for floods following heavy rainfall and as the tide rises. They are also reminded to ensure their families are safe and especially keep a close eye on the children.

Operators of water taxis and speedboat transports are also reminded to proceed with extra caution and at slower speed when passing near residential areas in Kampong Ayer. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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