PETALING JAYA: About 150,000 individuals in Papar, Sabah, have been affected by the continued drought, stated district catastrophe administration committee chairman Fuad Abdullah.
Fuad, who can also be the district officer, stated 42 villages, seven colleges, seven housing estates and three locations of worship within the district are additionally affected by the catastrophe, eNM reported.
The district was declared a drought catastrophe space on Wednesday following a water provide disaster as a result of sizzling climate for the previous few weeks.
Fuad stated seven 10,000-litre tanker lorries from the state water division are among the many belongings which have been deployed to make sure the residents have clear water.
He stated the Papar fireplace and rescue station has recorded 9 fires within the district since March 9, with the newest being a grass fireplace masking 0.81ha in Pengalat Besar this afternoon.
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He stated the drought has additionally affected the district’s agriculture sector, significantly the 93 padi farmers in Limbahau (54.68ha) and Biau Padawan (30.22ha).
