Flood Situation Update: Residents Evacuated, Relief Centers Opened
Sarawak and Sabah Under Flood Alert
Residents of four villages in Sarawak were evacuated from floodwaters today, as the number of flood victims seeking shelter at relief centers in Sabah rose to 1,010. The latest update on the flood situation in Malaysia reveals a mixed bag of good and bad news.
Sarawak: Evacuations Underway
Water levels at the Sungai Trusan rose to 0.9m, causing 35 people from four villages in Trusan, Lawas, to be evacuated. This is just one of the many affected areas in Sarawak, where residents are being relocated to safer grounds.
Sabah: Flood Victims Rise to 1,010
In Sabah, the number of flood victims has risen to 1,010 people from 325 families at 8pm, as 10 villages each in Beaufort and Membakut were flooded. The state has seen significant flooding, with many residents forced to seek shelter at relief centers.
Melaka: All Clear
Meanwhile, Melaka has received the all clear, with the last four evacuees leaving the relief center in Jasin. This is a positive development in the face of the ongoing flood crisis in the country.
Conclusion
The flood situation in Malaysia continues to evolve, with both good and bad news emerging. While some areas have been affected severely, others have begun to recover. As the situation remains fluid, authorities and emergency responders are working hard to ensure the safety and well-being of all affected residents.
FAQs
- How many people have been affected by the floods in Sabah?
- 1,010 people from 325 families
- Which areas in Sabah have been affected by the floods?
- 10 villages each in Beaufort and Membakut
- How many people were evacuated from Sungai Trusan in Sarawak?
- 35 people from four villages in Trusan, Lawas
- Which state in Malaysia has been declared all clear?
- Melaka