Sabah flood victims drop to 1,387, says committee


KOTA KINABALU: The number of flood victims in Sabah continued to drop to 1,387 people from 442 families as of 4pm Sunday (March 1), compared with 1,462 people from 467 families at noon.

In a statement, the state disaster management committee said the temporary relief centre at Masjid Darul Ikhlas in Beaufort district was closed at noon following improved flood conditions.

Four relief centres remain operational in Beaufort to accommodate affected residents.

No casualties have been reported so far.

Meanwhile, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) forecast rain in parts of Sabah's Interior on Sunday afternoon and evening. - Bernama

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