Update on Flood Situations in Sarawak and Sabah as of 8 pm Today
Sarawak: Gradual Decline in Evacuees
As of 8 pm tonight, the number of flood evacuees in Sarawak has continued to drop, signaling a gradual return to normalcy in the region. According to the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) Secretariat, the total number of evacuees has decreased to 6,160 compared to 6,259 people earlier.
Breaking down the statistics, Bintulu has witnessed a significant reduction in evacuees, decreasing from 2,466 at seven relief centers (PPS) to 2,429. Miri, on the other hand, has seen a slight decrease of 18 individuals, with 1,372 victims still staying at 11 PPS, down from 1,390.
In contrast, Sibu has experienced an increase of 3 evacuees, resulting in a total of 828 people at five PPS, while Serian has maintained an unchanged figure of 792 individuals across two relief centers. Similarly, Samarahan has seen a decrease of 97 evacuees, numbering 426 across four PPS, while Mukah has seen an increase of 50 people, totaling 313 evacuees in four centers.
All in all, 32 active relief centers across Sarawak remain operational following the closure of a center in Samarahan earlier today.
Sabah: Unchanged Situations
Concurrently, Sabah has also reported an unchanging situation as of 8 pm tonight. The number of evacuees has remained fixed at 137 people from 40 families.
The Sabah JPBN Secretariat has specifically identified Kinabatangan as the only affected district in the state. Further details reveal that the PPS at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sukau is providing shelter to 36 individuals from 13 families, while Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Garam is hosting 101 individuals from 27 families.
Conclusion
Despite the gradual improvement in Sarawak, ongoing efforts are being made to attend to the plight of those still affected by floodwaters. Officials and relief services continue to collaborate to ensure that evacuees receive necessary care and support throughout this challenging situation.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What is the current update on flood evacuation numbers in Sarawak? As of 8 pm, the number has decreased to 6,160 people.
- Which districts have seen a drop in evacuees? Bintulu and Samarahan are among the affected areas that have witnessed a significant reduction in flood evacuees.
- Does Sabah experience any changes? The number of evacuees in Sabah remains unchanged, with 137 people from 40 families at 8 pm tonight.
- Which district is still affected in Sabah? Kinabatangan is the only district facing flood-related difficulties in Sabah.