Flash Floods Trap Families in Sik as Civil Defence Races to Rescue  

SIK, Oct 1 — Three families in Kampung Charuk Tenang faced a terrifying night as floodwaters surged into their homes, reaching waist height and trapping them inside. The flash floods, which struck around 10 PM, were likely caused by four hours of heavy rain in the upper Sik area.  

According to Lt (Civil Defence) Haisul Aishah Mohd Napiah, the Civil Defence Force received an emergency call for help from one of the victims. The affected families were safely evacuated to a secure area by 3 AM, as persistent rain continued.  

Other villages, including Kampung Bendang Man and Lubuk Tualang, also experienced flash floods, prompting some families to seek temporary shelter in local suraus.  

One victim, Nong Nart Bua Fon, 40, described this as her first flooding experience in nearly two decades in the area. She and her two sons were home when the water rose rapidly. Fortunately, the floodwaters receded by morning, allowing families to return home and begin the cleanup.