Floods: Fun activities help victims cope at Mersing relief centres

This giant game of checkers is among the activities organised by the Social Welfare Dept at Mersing flood relief centres to help evacuees cope with displacement. – BERNAMApic

MERSING: Flood victims currently housed at a temporary relief centre in SK Bandar Mersing fill their free time with various educational and therapeutic activities arranged by the Social Welfare Department.

Apart from relieving her boredom, Siti Rohani Abdul Jalil of Kampung Bahagia said the activities such as batik dyeing and embroidery strengthened her relationships with fellow villagers seeking shelter at the centre.