KUCHING: The number of flood victims in Sarawak increased to 356 people from 121 families as of noon today compared to 64 people from 16 families this morning.
According to a report by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBN), the flood victims are accommodated at three relief centres (PPS) in the southern parts of Sarawak
. In Kuching, a total of 194 people from 82 families are at the PPS at Dewan R-Piang Kampung Sinar Budi Baru, while a total of 98 people from 23 families are at the PPS at Dewan Masyarakat Stapok.
Meanwhile, in Bau, a total of 64 people from 16 families are provided temporary shelter at Dewan Kampung Segong.
The flood occurred in the southern parts of Sarawak following continuous rain since last night. -Bernama