MORE than 1,700 flood victims are still housed at relief centres in Sabah and Johor this morning, an increase from some 1,600 people last night.

IN SABAH, the number of evacuees rose to 758 from 220 families, from 690 from 204 families last night. They are taking shelter at 15 centres in five districts.

The State Disaster Management Committee secretariat, in a statement, said Telupid has the highest number of victims, with 425 people from 120 families moved to eight centres.

“A total of 123 people from 46 families were relocated to three relief centres in Paitan; 118 people from 33 families to a centre in Beaufort; 47 people from nine families to two centres in Beluran; and 45 people from 12 families to a centre in Lahad Datu,” it said.

“The number of evacuees in Paitan and Beluran is expected to increase.”

IN JOHOR, the number of flood victims in three districts rose slightly from 976 last night to 977 as of 8am today.

The State Disaster Management Committee secretariat said 10 relief centres in Batu Pahat, Kota Tinggi and Segamat are housing 273 families.

“Batu Pahat recorded the highest number of evacuees at 873, followed by Segamat (63) and Kota Tinggi (41),” it said.

Meanwhile, Sungai Bekok in Batu Pahat still exceeds the danger level with a reading of 18.75m. – Bernama, February 2, 2023.