stephen then The Star 6 Feb 18;
MIRI: The number of people evacuated from flood-hit districts is Sarawak exceeded the 3,000 mark on Tuesday (Feb 6) morning.
As at 7am, 3,020 people from 814 families have left their inundated homes.
They are mostly in Samarahan and Sibu districts, said Sarawak Disaster Relief Committee and State Fire and Rescue Department in their latest report.
Those evacuated are being given shelter at 20 flood-relief centres near their homes until the flood subsides.
These districts are the worst-hit but heavy rain is being experienced statewide.
Number of Sarawak flood victims rises to 4,887
MOHD ROJI KAWI New Straits Times 7 Feb 18;
KUCHING: A total of 4,887 people from 1,419 families have been evacuated to temporary relief centres throughout the state due to the worsening floods.
The state Disaster Management Committee said a total of 81 temporary flood relief centres have been activated this morning.
A total of nine relief centres have been opened in Kota Samarahan, housing 1857 flood evacuees.
They include Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Haji Bujang Rangawan Putin, which is currently sheltering 578 flood victims and Masjid Kampung Seruyuk, 337 victims.
Several relief centres have also been opened in Serian, housing a total of 1,548 victims as at this morning. Other districts including Mukah, Bintulu and Limbang have activated a total of 11 relief centres housing 1,466 victims.
Meanwhile, a total 43 schools were forced to shut today due to the rising waters, affecting 5,380 students and pupils. Yesterday, 23 schools were shut temporarily.
