Flood Relief Efforts Intensify as Evacuees Rise in Sabah and Sarawak
Flood Situation Update
As of 8 am this morning, the number of evacuees at flood relief centres in Sabah and Sarawak has reached 15,015, a significant increase from 11,886 last night.
Sarawak:
In Sarawak, the number of evacuees has risen to 9,398 from 2,725 families, up from 7,503 from 2,096 families last night. According to the State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat, Bintulu had the highest number of evacuees at 4,021 (1,090 families), all housed at six relief centres. This is followed by Serian at 1,886 (602 families) at 15 relief centres.
In Selangau, 900 people from 226 families are still housed at four relief centres, while 1,353 people from 393 families are at three relief centres in Tatau and 475 people from 153 families at three centres in Kuching.
Sabah:
In Sabah, the number of flood evacuees continues to rise, with 5,617 from 1,899 families as of 8 am, compared to 4,383 from 1,475 families last night. The Sabah Disaster Management Committee Secretariat has reported that 39 relief centres have been opened across 10 districts, with Kota Marudu recording the highest number of evacuees at 2,944 from 1,090 families.
Other affected districts include Pitas with 768 evacuees (261 families), Lahad Datu (443 people from 121 families), Telupid (413 people from 110 families), Kota Belud (301 people from 88 families), Paitan (274 people from 99 families), Beluran (195 people from 60 families), Sandakan (118 people from 28 families), Beaufort (107 people from 29 families), and Tongod (54 people from 13 families).
Evacuation Trends
The report stated that the evacuation trend in Kota Marudu, Pitas, and Paitan is increasing, while trends in other districts remain unchanged.
Conclusion
The flood situation in Sabah and Sarawak continues to be a concern, with the number of evacuees rising steadily. The authorities are working tirelessly to provide relief and support to those affected, and it is crucial that we continue to monitor the situation closely.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current number of evacuees in Sabah and Sarawak?
As of 8 am this morning, the number of evacuees is 15,015. - What is the breakdown of evacuees by district in Sarawak?
The breakdown is as follows: Bintulu (4,021), Serian (1,886), Selangau (1,353), Tatau (475), and Kuching (475). - What is the current number of relief centres open in Sabah?
There are 39 relief centres open across 10 districts in Sabah. - Which district has the highest number of evacuees in Sabah?
Kota Marudu has the highest number of evacuees at 2,944 from 1,090 families.