Number of flood victims rises in Sook


KOTA KINABALU: The number of flood victims in Sook increased to 392 people from 126 families as at 8am yesterday, compared to 272 people from 87 families reported previously, according to the Sabah disaster management committee secretariat.

In a statement, it said a new temporary relief centre (PPS) has been opened at Dewan Kampung Ansip Tengah, currently housing 117 people from 39 families.

Another 206 victims from 64 families are staying at SK Pekan Keningau 2, while 69 people from 23 families are sheltering at Balai Raya Kampung Molosok Dalit, reported Bernama.

Sook is an interior district in Sabah, located 147km south of Kota Kinabalu.

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