Floods: Number of victims in Sabah increases, situation back to normal in Kelantan


KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation in KELANTAN has completely recovered as the temporary relief centre (PPS) at Dewan Semai Bakti Felda Chiku 2, Gua Musang, which housed 218 victims from 51 families, was closed at 10 am on Wednesday (Sept 17).

All evacuees have been cleared to return home after the floodwaters fully receded.

In SABAH, the number of flood victims has increased to 2,919 people from 814 families as of this afternoon, up from 2,897 people from 813 families in the morning.

These flood victims are being housed in 25 temporary relief centres and one permanent relief centre (PPK) in Selagon, Beaufort.

According to the Sabah State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN), two new relief centres have been opened today in the Sipitang district: Dewan Mini Mesapol and Dewan Sekolah Kebangsaan Padang Berampah.

The number of victims is trending upward in the districts of Beaufort, Papar, and Sipitang, while a drop has been noted in Penampang, Membakut, and Putatan.

So far, 126 villages have been affected by the flooding that began on September 9.- Bernama

 

 

 

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
floods , Kelantan , Sabah , disaster , JPBN , PPS

Next In Nation

Christmas in Kelantan celebrated in harmonious neighbourhood spirit
Tourist safety must take centre stage ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026, says Lee Lam Thye
Johor police issue 4,433 summonses in Christmas, New Year's Eve operations
Sultan Ibrahim, Raja Zarith Sofiah extend heartfelt Christmas wishes to Malaysians
The art of 1MDB
Ku Li: Umno must step up fight for Najib
The most expensive states
A pleasant last-minute rush for gifts
Churches focus on what matters most
Fake holy man beaten for causing disturbance

Others Also Read