KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — The number of flood victims in Sarawak rose to 319 people (93 families) as at 8am today, while figures in Sabah were unchanged, with 952 people housed at relief centres in both states.
In SARAWAK, there were 105 evacuees (37 families) at 4pm yesterday, but the number grew after seven more temporary relief centres (PPS) were opened last night.
According to the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) secretariat, the new centres are in Kampung Bijuray Mongag Multipurpose Hall in Krokong, Bau; Kampung Betong Kanowit Community Hall; Taman Duranda Emas Hall; St Peter Simpok Hall; Kampung Lintang Baru Multipurpose Hall; SK Tanah Merah in Siburan; and SK Endap in Samarahan.
The PPS at SMK Bekenu in Subis, Miri, remains open.
In SABAH, the number of flood victims in Beaufort remained at 633 people (215 families) sheltering at the permanent evacuation centres at Dewan Selagon, Dewan Residensi PR1MA Woodford Estate and Dewan Sri Dayang Shahbandar Padas Damit.
In a statement, the JPBN secretariat said the disaster has affected residents in 12 villages in the district over the past week, including Kampung Suasa, Kampung Bangkalalak, Kampung Mentulud, Kampung Naparan and Kampung Bukau.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a severe continuous rain warning from 6.30am today until tomorrow in Sarawak, involving the areas Bau, Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Pusa, and Betong.
A continuous rain alert has also been issued for other parts of the state, namely Kuching (Lundu), Sri Aman (Lubok Antu), Betong (Saratok and Kabong), Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, Bintulu, and Miri (Subis).
The public can obtain the latest weather updates via MetMalaysia’s official website and social media platforms, the myCuaca app, or by contacting the MetMalaysia hotline at 1300-221-638.
