Continuous heavy rain and king tide have caused one of the worst floods in Bintulu’s recent years, severely impacting residential areas here and leaving many families displaced. Homes across the region are inundated, with numerous families facing significant challenges as they grapple with the destruction and disruptions caused by the rising waters. Social media has emerged as a crucial lifeline for residents, enabling them to share real-time updates and call for urgent assistance.

This November was the second warmest November on record, confirming expectations that 2024 will be the warmest on record. According to the Copernicus Climate Change Observing Service, global temperatures in November averaged 14.1°C, 0.73° above the 1991-2020 average. Overall, November 2024 was 1.62°C above pre-industrial levels. This makes it the 16th month out of the last 17 when the global average temperature exceeded the pre-industrial period (1850-1900) by 1.5°C.