KUCHING: Clogged drains are being blamed for the constant flash
floods in Jalan Hollis in Sri Aman.
The latest incident occurred
yesterday after just over an hour of heavy rain, causing much inconvenience to
residents there, including those who are still celebrating Chinese New Year.
DAP Sri Aman branch chief
Leon Jimat Donald said he has been receiving complaints from folks residing
along the road because they are tired of the flooding every time there is a
downpour.
“Their vehicles, household
appliances and things like washing machines are damaged when these flash floods
happen, which sometimes can go up to three feet deep,” said Leon yesterday.
Leon, a potential Pakatan
Rakyat candidate from DAP to contest in Sri Aman, said he will send an official
complaint to Sri Aman District Council (MDSA) so that they repair and clean the
drainage system as fast as possible.
“After investigating the
causes, we found out that the drainage has never been cleared and dredged by
the MDSA.
“We saw there was so much
rubbish and weeds growing in and around the drains which are clogging the
drain, inadvertently causing the flash floods to occur whenever there is a
downpour,” he said, adding the water from nearby housing estates also flows
through Jalan Hollis drains.
He hoped MDSA would clear
and dredge the drains as soon as possible, stating that the folks living along
Jalan Hollis have suffered long enough, living in constant anxiety of the next
flash flood occurring.
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