Number of flood evacuees in Beaufort rises to 427
Published on: Thursday, December 12, 2019
By: Bernama
BEAUFORT: The number of flood victims in Beaufort and Membakut districts has increased to 438 people from 156 families as of 10 am, compared to only 427 victims from 153 families recorded last night.
The Sabah Civil Defence Force in a statement said continuous rain had affected more than 20 villages in both districts and all evacuees were housed at temporary evacuation centre (PPS) at the Selagon hall.
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Among the affected villages include Kampung Bambangan, Kampung Sinoko, Kampung Poring and Kampung Baitam Laut.
As at 9 am today, Sungai Padas water level recorded a reading of 7.09 metres, while water level at Sungai Membakut was at 6.34 metres.