Flood Situation in Sabah Worsens, Remains Unchanged in Sarawak
Flood Situation in Sabah
The flood situation in Sabah has worsened, with the number of flood victims seeking shelter at relief centres increasing to 3,579 people from 1,203 families as of 8 pm, compared to 2,785 people from 907 families at 4 pm.
Affected Districts and Numbers
The Sabah State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) secretariat reported that Tenom was the latest district to be affected, with eight relief centres accommodating 741 people from 276 families. A permanent evacuation centre and three relief centres in Beaufort are currently sheltering 1,202 people from 391 families, while two centres in Membakut house 737 people from 245 families. Meanwhile, 763 people from 241 families are taking shelter in two relief centres in Sook, and two centres in Keningau are accommodating 136 people from 50 families.
A Total of 37 Villages Affected
A total of 37 villages have been affected, with 10 each in Beaufort, Membakut, and Tenom, five in Sook, and two in Keningau. The number of evacuees in Beaufort, Membakut, and Tenom has increased, while figures in other districts remain unchanged.
Flood Situation in Sarawak
In Sarawak, the number of flood victims in the northern region remained at 347 people as of 6 pm today. According to the Sarawak JPBN report, 100 evacuees are still housed at the Dewan Masyarakat Trusan relief centre. The number of evacuees at SJKC Chung Hwa and SK Lintang relief centres also remained unchanged at 35 and 39 people, respectively, while Dewan Masyarakat Medamit in Limbang continued to shelter 173 evacuees.
Conclusion
The flood situation in Sabah continues to worsen, with thousands of people affected and forced to seek shelter in relief centres. In contrast, the situation in Sarawak remains relatively stable, with a steady number of evacuees housed in relief centres. It is essential for authorities to continue monitoring the situation and providing support to those affected by the floods.
FAQs
- How many people are affected by the floods in Sabah?
As of 8 pm, 3,579 people from 1,203 families are seeking shelter at relief centres in Sabah. - How many villages are affected by the floods in Sabah?
A total of 37 villages have been affected, with 10 each in Beaufort, Membakut, and Tenom, five in Sook, and two in Keningau. - How many people are affected by the floods in Sarawak?
As of 6 pm, 347 people are affected in the northern region of Sarawak, with 100 evacuees housed at the Dewan Masyarakat Trusan relief centre.