Borneo drought
August 12, 2009 – 4:08 pm
Normally the Malaysian Borneo states of Sarawak & Sabah are blessed with abundant rainfall, but presently they are undergoing an exceptionally dry spell
Sarawak
Bako National Park is experiencing an extreme shortage of water, which means that, as far as visitors are concerned, there may be insufficient water for showering or for the toilets. As things stand, we do not recommend any overnight stay at the Park.
The water levels on the Lemanak River and the Batang Ai are reported to be very low. We are cutting new trails and offering alternatives, however travellers to these areas can expect delays in getting to some of their destinations in these areas.
Poor visibility has caused some disruption to flights getting in and out of Mulu. Expect an increase of travel time within the Mulu National Park.
Sabah
As in Sarawak, the air remains slightly hazy however, hopefully, conditions will improve with the rains expected to arrive next week.
