MEMBAKUT, Jan. 5 -- Several villages in the district remain flooded following river overflow, including Kg Brunei, Kg Tengah, Kg Skim and Kg Laut.

District Police Chief Supt Wong Leong Meng said no residents have been evacuated so far as the situation remains under control. He said access at Kg Tengah is only by large and high-clearance vehicles.

"Alternative access to Membakut town is via the Bandau-Pamparingan Road, but traffic remains under control."

Wong advised residents to remain cautious and not allow children to play in flood-affected areas, warning that the Kampung Brunei River is dangerous and poses the risk of crocodile presence.

"The situation is extremely dangerous should the reptiles enter residential areas and threaten ...