KOTA KINABALU: A total of 772 people were evacuated in Beaufort due to the flood in the district.
They were placed at SMK III Beaufort by family members and the Fire and Rescue Services Department.
The flood victims were from Kampung Melatih, Kampung Luagon, Kampung Cina, Kampung Bakalan, Kampung Dempangah, Kampung Bingkul, Kampung Lumatai and other villages.
Meanwhile, State Education director Datuk Jame Alip said another six schools were shut down yesterday, bringing the number to 36.
On Thursday, Jame said a total of 35 schools were affected by floods but five are still operational.
As of 10 am yesterday, 36 schools were still closed due to further notice.