Flood Situation in Sabah and Sarawak Continues to Show Positive Trend
Overview of the Situation
The flood situation in Sabah and Sarawak has shown a positive trend, with a significant decrease in the number of evacuees at temporary relief centers (PPS). As of 8 pm today, the number of evacuees has decreased to 1,109, down from 1,775 in the afternoon.
Sabah’s Flood Situation
The State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) Secretariat in Sabah reported that the number of flood victims has dropped to 505 people from 159 families, down from 1,040 people from 326 families in the afternoon. The decline is attributed to the complete recovery of flooding in Membakut, allowing 101 people from 34 families at a PPS to return home.
Regional Breakdown
In Beaufort and Kinabatangan districts, the number of evacuees has also decreased. In Beaufort, 325 people from 112 families are now housed at two PPS, while in Kinabatangan, 180 people from 47 families are at two PPS.
Sarawak’s Flood Situation
In Sarawak, the number of evacuees has fallen to 604 as of 8 pm, down from 735 in the afternoon. According to the Sarawak JPBN, the number of displaced individuals in Mukah has dropped to 303 across three PPS, while figures in Miri and Sibu remain unchanged at 210 people across two PPS and three people at one PPS, respectively. However, in the Bintulu division, the number of evacuees has increased slightly to 88, compared to 84 previously, with all victims housed at a single PPS.
Conclusion
The flood situation in Sabah and Sarawak continues to show a positive trend, with a significant decrease in the number of evacuees at temporary relief centers. The decrease is attributed to the recovery of flooding in some areas and the effective evacuation and relocation of affected individuals. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and provide necessary assistance to those affected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current number of evacuees in Sabah and Sarawak?
A: As of 8 pm today, the number of evacuees is 1,109.
Q: What is the number of flood victims in Sabah?
A: The number of flood victims in Sabah has decreased to 505 people from 159 families.
Q: What is the number of evacuees in Sarawak?
A: The number of evacuees in Sarawak has fallen to 604 as of 8 pm.
Q: What is the current situation in Bintulu division?
A: The number of evacuees in Bintulu division has increased slightly to 88, compared to 84 previously, with all victims housed at a single PPS.