KUCHING: Sarawak will build 254 new telemetry stations under Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Flood Forecasting and Warning Programme (PRAB) to strengthen the state’s flood warning system.

Sarawak Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Amar Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian said that, in addition to the 400 existing stations across the state, 254 new telemetry stations would be built while 279 existing stations would be upgraded.

“The initiative involves a total investment of RM207.99 million in Sarawak and will significantly enhance the state’s hydrological monitoring capacity,” he said.

He said this when delivering his ministry’s winding-up speech during the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Sitting on Tuesday.

He added that the programme would enhance Sarawak’s hydrological monitoring capacity to support flood forecasting and warning efforts.-UKASnews

Prepared by: Grace John Lee
Photo: George Embie
Translator: Uilson Ng