Flooding in Sabah Leaves 338 Evacuees Sheltered
Sabah floods: 338 evacuees recorded as of 8am
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As of 8 AM on May 21, 2023, 338 individuals from 121 families have been evacuated due to flooding in Beaufort, Sabah, Malaysia. They are currently housed at the Selagon permanent relief centre, with no reported casualties despite the number of affected villages rising to 11.
- 01The number of evacuees increased slightly from 336 to 338 overnight.
- 02The Selagon permanent relief centre was opened on May 19 to accommodate evacuees.
- 03Out of the evacuees, 183 are adults and senior citizens, while 155 are children and infants.
- 04The number of villages affected by the floods rose from 10 to 11.
- 05No casualties have been reported as of the latest update.
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As of May 21, 2023, the Sabah Disaster Management Committee reported that 338 evacuees from 121 families are currently sheltered at the Selagon permanent relief centre in Beaufort, Sabah, Malaysia. This marks a slight increase from 336 evacuees recorded the previous evening. The committee noted that among the evacuees, 183 are adults and senior citizens, while 155 are children and infants. The flooding has affected 11 villages, up from 10 reported the night before. Fortunately, there have been no casualties linked to the flooding as of this morning.
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The flooding has displaced families and disrupted their lives, necessitating emergency shelter and support.
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