Flood sweeps off bridge, Upper Baram villages cut off

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The only bridge connecting Long Kawa and six other villages with Long Lama town before it was swept away by strong currents on Thursday. — Picture via Borneo Post Online
MIRI, May 23 — At least 700 people in upper Baram have been cut off after the only bridge connecting Long Kawa, Long Seridan and five other villages with Long Lama town was swept away by rushing waters after the Tutoh River burst its banks on Thursday.Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau described it as the worst flood incident in recent years, saying it can take years to rebuild the bridge.“However, I had been in communication with officers from Sabah Sarawak Gas Pipeline (SSGP) operating in the area to find an alternative way so that these people will not be cut off from the outside world for too long. “Based on the conversation I had earlier today, the SSGP officer told me that they were still trying to locate…