Floods: Number of victims in Sarawak increases to 278


KUCHING: The number of flood victims in Kuching, Bau and Siburan districts has increased to 278 people, involving 65 families, this morning compared to 127 people (31 families) on Tuesday (Feb 28).

According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) secretariat, as of Wednesday (March 1) morning, six flood relief centres (PPS) have been opened to accommodate the victims.

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