KOTA KINABALU – Two more temporary evacuation centres have been opened in Sabah due to flooding in the state, following continuous rain that hit several districts on its west coast since yesterday.
The state disaster management committee secretariat, in a statement, said that as of 4pm, the number of relief centres operational in the state had increased to four. These centres are currently accommodating 328 evacuees from 105 families.
A relief centre has been established at the Kg Tutu Selupoh Community Hall in Tuaran, accommodating 29 individuals from eight families. Additionally, another relief centre at the Kg Bontoi Community Hall in Tamparuli is sheltering 18 people from five families.
“The rain which occurred in Tuaran since yesterday has caused several surrounding areas to be flooded, and residents have been evacuated to two relief centres,” read the statement.
“However, due to the increase in the water level, the district disaster management committee decided to open two more relief centres.”
Meanwhile, the number of evacuees in Penampang has increased to 165 people from 67 families, who are being accommodated at the Penampang Cultural Hall, compared with 112 people from 40 families reported this morning.
In Putatan, a total of 116 people from 25 families are currently taking shelter at Dewan Sri Putatan, a significant increase over the two people from two families recorded this morning. – July 1, 2024