KUCHING: Sarawak’s flood situation continue to ease as of yesterday (Jan 13) with another temporary evacuation centre (PPS) being closed, trimming down the number of centres still in operation across the state.
The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said PPS SK Pangkalan Sorah in Serian was officially closed at 2pm, paving the way for 118 evacuees from 35 families to return home after days of being displaced by floodwaters.
With the latest closure, the number of active PPS statewide dropped to 10 centres by 4pm, still sheltering a total of 1,658 people.
Serian remains the hardest-hit district, accounting for the bulk of evacuees with 1,052 individuals from 317 families who are still being housed in six PPS.
Bintulu recorded the second-highest number, with 600 people from 193 families staying in three PPS.
Sibu continues to report the lowest figures, with just one family of six seeking refuge at PPS Dewan SMK Bukit Assek.
