
In Sarawak, the number of flood victims increased to 7,503 (2,096 families), up from 5,385 this morning, Bernama reported.
The secretariat for the Sarawak disaster management committee said Bintulu recorded the highest number of evacuees, totalling 1,922 people, followed by Serian (1,882), Selangau (728), Tatau (426) and Kuching (402).
All the evacuees are being accommodated at 49 PPS in the state.
In Sabah, the number of flood victims increased to 4,383 (1,475 families) this evening, from 2,240 in the morning.
The Sabah disaster management committee said 34 PPS have been opened in 10 districts to accommodate the victims.
Kota Marudu recorded the highest number of flood evacuees, totalling 2,355, followed by Telupid (413), Lahad Datu (360), Pitas (379), Kota Belud (297), Beluran (185), Sandakan (118), Paitan (120), Beufort (102) and Tongod (54).
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