Flood victims evacuated from their homes in Sabah increased to 377 people today compared with 206 yesterday.
The number of flood victims evacuated from several villages in Beaufort and Membakut districts in Sabah has increased to 377 people as of 9am today.
The PPS was opened at 2.50am on Tuesday following continuous rain since Monday, causing 20 villages in both districts inundated by floodwaters.As of 7am today, Sungai Padas' water level was at 8.28 metres, which is above the danger level of 8.07 metres, while the Sungai Membakut water level reached of 7.37 metres which exceeded danger level of 6.80 metres.
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