it will benefit Kuching and surrounding areas like Bau, as it will help channel excess water from upstream during high tides.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood evacuees relocated to temporary relief centres (PPS) in Sarawak and Sabah has surged to 4,000 as of 8pm, compared to 1,250 on Wednesday (Jan 29) morning.