Flood victims evacuated in Sarawak rise to 3,734 as at noon

The number of flood victims continued to rise as at noon with 3,734 people from 1,028 families in Kuching, Serian and Samarahan divisions evacuated to 25 relief centres. Sarawak Civil Defence Department public relation officer Siti Huzaimah Ibrahim said the number had increased compared to 2,869 individuals from 779 families housed at 22 relief centres this morning. She said currently in Kuching division, eight relief centres were opened in Kuching district and eight in Bau district while in Serian division, five were opened in Serian district and one in Padawan district. In a statement, she said another three relief centres in Samarahan division comprising Darul Ibadah mosque, Siburan Fire Station multi-purpose hall and SK Endap in Kota Samarahan district were also opened. – Bernama, February 21, 2016.]]>