Some 1,603 people were still being housed in temporary relief centres across Sarawak as of Wednesday morning, according to the state’s disaster management office.

In recent days, persistent heavy rains forced multiple rivers to overflow, prompting evacuations of people living in low-lying zones. The districts most affected are Miri, Bintulu and Limbang, where the Baram and Kemena rivers surpassed critical levels.

During the peak of flooding on Tuesday night, over 1,900 evacuees were recorded at 45 relief centres established in schools, community halls and various public facilities. By Wednesday morning, better weather and marginal decreases in river gauges enabled some families to go back home, although officials cautioned that additional rainfall could trigger fresh surges.

State disaster authorities noted that Fire and Rescue Department units, alongside welfare officers and volunteers, remain on standby to deliver food, potable water and vital supplies to those at the shelters. To uphold hygiene, portable water tanks and mobile restrooms have been set up at the more congested centres.

An upstream hydrology unit is actively tracking river gauge data, while early-warning notices are being issued through social media and local radio. Several schools in flood-vulnerable areas have been closed temporarily to protect students and staff.

Homeowners affected by floodwaters can sign up with the Sarawak Welfare Department for monetary aid and reconstruction grants when the waters subside. Forecasts suggest lighter rain in the next 48 hours, providing some relief that this week’s floods may have peaked—yet authorities urge continued caution against further rainfall.


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