KUCHING: The number of flood victims in Sarawak increased to 356 people from 121 families as of noon on Saturday (March 2) compared to 64 people from 16 families this morning.
According to a report by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBN), the flood victims are accommodated at three relief centres (PPS) in the southern parts of Sarawak.
In Kuching, a total of 194 people from 82 families are at the PPS at Dewan R-Piang Kampung Sinar Budi Baru, while a total of 98 people from 23 families are at the PPS at Dewan Masyarakat Stapok.
Meanwhile, in Bau, a total of 64 people from 16 families are provided temporary shelter at Dewan Kampung Segong.
The flood occurred in the southern parts of Sarawak following continuous rain since last night. - Bernama