SARAWAK: The number of flood victims in Sabah and Sarawak continues to increase with a total of 10,647 people at 78 relief centres (PPS) in both states as of 6 pm today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, in Sarawak, the number of flood victims increased to 6,718 people (1,825 families), from 5,385 people this morning. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee Secretariat reported that Bintulu recorded the highest number of evacuees, totalling 1,888 people, followed by Serian with 1,501 people and Tatau with 1,045 people. All the evacuees are being accommodated at 49 PPS in the state.

In Sabah, the number of flood victims in the state increased to 3,929 people (1,365 families) this evening, from 2,240 people in the morning. The Sabah Disaster Management Committee Secretariat noted that 29 PPS have been opened in 10 districts to accommodate the victims. Kota Marudu recorded the highest number of flood evacuees, totalling 2,355 people, followed by Pitas with 379, Lahad Datu with 316, Telupid with 243, Beluran with 177, Kota Belud with 162, Sandakan with 118, Beaufort with 102, Tongod with 54, and Paitan with 23.