The latest update reveals a contrasting situation in Malaysian states affected by floods. While Sabah witnesses an increase in the number of flood evacuees, Sarawak experiences a decline. The State Disaster Management Committees in both states provide detailed information on the current situation and relief efforts.
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood evacuees housed in temporary relief centers in Sabah has increased, while Sarawak has recorded a decline as of 4 pm on Saturday. In SABAH , the State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat reported that the number of evacuees has climbed to 721 individuals from 212 families, up from 695 from 189 families on Saturday (February 8) morning.
It said the relief center in Keningau has been closed and all evacuees have returned home, but the numbers in Beaufort and Kinabatangan continue to rise, with an increasing trend of evacuations. Currently, 430 people (137 families) are housed in three relief centers in Beaufort, 278 people (71 families) in two relief centers in Kinabatangan, and 13 people (four families) in Tambunan. 'Six relief centers have been opened, three in Beaufort, two in Kinabatangan, and one in Tambunan,' the statement said. Over in SARAWAK, the State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat said the situation is improving, with the number of evacuees continuing to decline to 3,454, down from 3,921 on Saturday morning. Meanwhile, two more relief centers, one each in Sibu and Sarikei, have been closed, leaving 19 still in operation across the state. The report also noted a decrease in evacuees in Bintulu, where the number has dropped to 1,836 from 1,868 across five relief centers, while in Sibu, it has fallen to 737 across five relief centers, compared to 983 on Saturday morning. In Mukah, the number of evacuees has reduced to 607, down from 614, while in Miri, the figure has dropped significantly to 274 from 443 on Saturday morning.
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