Flood situation in Sarawak improving


KUCHING, (Bernama): Floodwaters in two districts in Sarawak continue to recede on Monday (Feb 8) morning with the number of evacuees housed in temporary relief centres dropping to 813 people from the 823 people reported on Sunday (Feb 7).

According to the State Disaster Management Committee secretariat, 12 flood evacuees taking shelter at Sekolah Kebangsaan Tanah Puteh, Serian have been allowed to go home, making the total number of flood victims housed at the relief centre to 338.

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