Flood Situation in Sabah Improves, Sarawak Sees Rise in Evacuees
Sabah: Flood Situation Improves
The flood situation in Sabah has improved significantly today, with the number of evacuees dropping significantly. As of 4 pm, there are 1,702 people from 553 families at 14 relief centres in five districts, compared to 5,216 people from 1,820 families this morning.
Relief Centres Closed
A total of 19 relief centres in the districts of Kota Marudu, Kota Belud, Telupid, and Tongod were closed today. The centres were located in areas that were previously affected by the floods.
Flood-Free Areas
Kota Marudu was declared flood-free at 10 am, followed by Kota Belud at noon, Telupid at 1 pm, and Tongod at 2 pm.
Sarawak: Number of Evacuees Rises
In contrast, the number of evacuees in Sarawak rose to 12,656 people from 3,720 families as of 4 pm, compared to 12,486 people from 3,648 families this morning.
Relief Centres Open
There are currently 63 relief centres open in the state, with three new centres opened today – Kem Beliah Mukah and Dewan Kampung Bawang, Matu, in Mukah, and Dewan Masyarakat Beluru, Miri. Two centres – Dewan SJKC Chung Hua Batu Kawa in Kuching and Balai Raya Ensebang Padang Bilon in Balai Ringin, Serian – were closed today.
Evacuee Numbers by District
The highest number of evacuees in Sarawak is in Bintulu, with 5,721 people from 1,642 families. This is followed by Serian (2,576 people from 798 families), Samarahan (1,920 people from 649 families), Sibu (1,163 people from 293 families), Kuching (238 people from 93 families), and Mukah (16 people from eight families).
Conclusion
The flood situation in Sabah has improved significantly today, with the number of evacuees dropping significantly. However, the situation in Sarawak remains challenging, with the number of evacuees rising. The authorities are working to provide relief to those affected by the floods.
FAQs
Q: How many relief centres are open in Sarawak?
A: There are currently 63 relief centres open in Sarawak.
Q: Which district has the highest number of evacuees in Sarawak?
A: Bintulu has the highest number of evacuees, with 5,721 people from 1,642 families.
Q: How many people are affected by the floods in Sabah?
A: As of 4 pm, there are 1,702 people from 553 families affected by the floods in Sabah.
Q: Which areas in Sabah were declared flood-free?
A: Kota Marudu, Kota Belud, Telupid, and Tongod were declared flood-free today.