Selangor Journal
Flood victim Nor Khatijah Umairah Ahir, eight, holding her infant sibling at the temporary relief centre (PPS) in Dewan Komuniti Kota Marudu, at Kota Marudu, Sabah, on January 26, 2023. — Picture by BERNAMA

Sabah fully recovers from flood

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 28 — The flood situation in Sabah has improved and the last batch of six evacuees from three families in the Paitan district have been allowed to return to their respective homes this evening.

The State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat said the last relief centre at SMK Pamol has been officially closed.

“No reports were received regarding any unwanted incidents or fatalities caused by the recent floods. The secretariat extends gratitude to all parties involved,” it said in a statement.

The floods in the Sandakan and Paitan districts started on Tuesday (December 26) due to continuous heavy rain.

— Bernama

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