BEAUFORT: Umno Beaufort has activated its party machinery to help flood victims in the district.
Its chief Datuk Isnin Aliasnih said members from the various branches, Wanita and Youth were already at the affected areas.
"We assist wherever we can from providing vehicles, food and shelter to flood victims.
"Many of our members are also affected but for those who are able to extend a helping hand will do the necessary," he said.
The flood situation in the district has worsened with number of evacuees increased to 300 people.
Evacuess in Membakut has also increased from 275 people to 315 people while four relief centres were set up in Tenom to accommodate more than 300 evacuees.
Yesterday evening, coastal district Sipitang was also hit by flood causing a concrete jetty to collapse.
Sipitang assistant district officer Matlin Dullah said floodwaters started to recede this morning, adding at least 90 people were affected.