KOTA KINABALU: The number of flood evacuees in Sabah’s interior has increased to 687 people from 191 families, following the declaration of Sook as a flood-affected area.
Both Nabawan and Sook have been hit by floods due to continuous rainfall over the past several days, leading to the opening of eight temporary evacuation centres.
According to an infographic from the State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat, the number of displaced residents in Nabawan has risen slightly from 471 to 475, while the figure for Sook remains at 212 people.
All 121 affected families in Nabawan are currently sheltering at six temporary relief centres: Dewan Serbaguna Majlis Daerah Nabawan, Dewan Kampung Bahagia, Balai Budaya Kabanggawong, Balai Budaya Kampung Sarikan, Balai Budaya Kampung Saupi, and SK Kampung Pandiwan.
Meanwhile, the 70 displaced families in Sook are staying at Dewan Kampung Membulu and Dewan SK Pekan Keningau II.
So far, floods have impacted 30 villages in Nabawan and two villages in Sook.
