KUCHING, July 29 (Bernama) -- District and divisional-level Disaster Management Committees (JPBN) in Sarawak have been instructed to remain on alert in response to the current hot and dry weather conditions.
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also state JPBN chairman, said continuous monitoring is also crucial, as dry and hot weather increases the risk of fires and haze.
“The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) will also be using drone technology to monitor areas where smoke may be detected.
“We have also requested the resident offices to monitor the current situation,” he told reporters after launching the Borneo International Integrity Summit 2025 here today.
Meanwhile, Uggah said he had received reports that several villages in the state are currently experiencing water shortages.
He said the Sarawak Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (KPWK) and the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) have been tasked with identifying solutions to address the issue.
“We are also convening a meeting in the coming days to monitor the situation, particularly the water shortage, which is a serious issue. We must ensure our machinery is prepared to handle such situations on the ground,” he said.
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