KUCHING, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The number of flood victims in Sarawak increased to 127 from 31 families this evening compared with 17 victims from seven families at noon today.

According to the State Disaster Management Committee in a statement, three temporary flood relief centres remained open.

There are 107 victims from 23 families at the PPS in Surau Nur Hidayah Kampung Batu, Kitang Jaya in Kuching and 11 victims from six families at PPS Dewan Perdana Bau.