609 flood victims sheltered at three evacuation centres in Bintulu Division
by yunus yussop · Borneo Post OnlineBINTULU (Jan 12): A total of 609 people from 214 households in the Bintulu Division have been displaced by floods and are currently taking shelter at three temporary evacuation centres (PPS) as of 8am on Monday.
According to the latest update from the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), the PPS at Bintulu Civic Centre is housing the largest number of evacuees, with 306 people from 114 households.
The centre was opened on Jan 10 at 7.30am following rising floodwaters affecting several areas, including Rumah Olen @ Rumah Eloh, Rumah Usah @ Selajat, Kampung Muslim Segan, Rumah Alam and Rumah Jigan Setiam.
Meanwhile, the PPS at Balai Raya Sebauh, which began operations on Jan 9 at 5pm, is currently accommodating 147 people from 51 households.
Among the affected areas are squatter settlements behind the Sebauh District Office, Taman Tedeum, Kampung Hilir Sebauh, Kampung Hulu Sebauh, Kampung Masjid, Hui Naa shophouses, rental houses in Kampung Hulu, Kampung Pandan, BDA quarters, Segawan and Sungai Upei Selezu.
Another evacuation centre, Dewan SMK Sebauh, was opened on Jan 11 at 8am to shelter 156 residents from 49 households at Rumah Eyus Sungai Sengam and Kampung Hilir Sebauh.
The Sebauh District Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) has coordinated a multi-agency response following a spate of floods and landslides reported across the district.
According to the committee, a total of 102 personnel from nine agencies have been mobilised to carry out monitoring, relief operations and ensure the safety of affected residents.
As of the latest update, authorities have recorded 11 landslide incidents and 137 flood-related reports involving low-lying areas, access roads and residential locations within the Sebauh district.
To support ground operations, various logistics assets have been deployed, including 10 boats for water-based operations and two 10-tonne lorries to facilitate the transportation of personnel, equipment and relief supplies.
The DDMC said coordination among all responding agencies remains ongoing to ensure timely assistance, continuous monitoring and swift action should conditions deteriorate.
Residents in affected and high-risk areas have been advised to remain vigilant and to comply with instructions issued by authorities.