15 schools remain closed


A aerial view of SK Paku, near Betong, about 200km from Kuching, which was still affected by floods yesterday. The worst of the floods in Sarawak are over except for some rural areas. According to the National Security Council, there were just 137 evacuees by noon yesterday. A total of 74 evacuees were at relief shelters in Betong while another 63 were at nearby Sarikei. The state Education Department said 15 schools across the state were still closed due to the floods. Photo courtesy of the Information Department.

An aerial view of SK Paku, near Betong, about 200km from Kuching, which was still affected by floods yesterday. 

The worst of the floods in Sarawak are over except for some rural areas. According to the National Security Council, there were just 137 evacuees by noon yesterday.

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