By: ds and bell
Henry Wong and the local parishioners |
Sandakan : The continuous heavy downpour, the whole of last week had caused many houses in the villages, along the Paitan river to be submerged under water.
Some of the flood victims had to move to the mission house at Kg Dalamas, which served as a temporary ‘relief centre’. The situation, has since returned to normal.
Dominic, the Chief catechist acknowledging receipt of provisions
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The Paitan Mission Committee, headed by Henry Wong led a five member team to Paitan, yesterday 22nd January 2010 to lend a hand to the flood victims. They handed out assistance, in the form of rice, canned foods and dry provisions to 111 affected families of Kampung Tigawi, Kampung Dalamas and Kampung Lubang Buaya.
Unloading the provisions |
He called on all parishioners of the Cathedral Parish to contribute, in cash or in kind to lessen the burden of the affected parishioners of the Paitan Missionary area. Contributions can be handed to the Cathedral Office (attention : Sylvester Ho) during office hours.
landslides along the Paitan road |