Flash floods affected several low-lying areas in Kota Kinabalu



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Giling in Jalan Telipok-Tuaran is flooded by flood water.

KOTA KINABALU (October 5): Several low-lying areas, especially in Jalan Tuaran and Telipok, were affected by flash floods after a heavy downpour here.

Kampung Rampayan in Menggatal was affected by rising floodwaters, which were drawing ever closer to nearby factories.

One resident said the flash floods were triggered by heavy rain that lasted through the night, showing no signs of stopping at any time after 9:30 a.m.

The floodwater makes the road impassable for smaller vehicles in Kibabaig.

Meanwhile, the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department said it has received reports of flash floods at Taman Telipok Jaya in Jalan Tuaran, Kampung Kaulan Tuaran and Kampung Lrg Pulau.

Yesterday, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued an alert level weather warning with heavy rain for Sabah that would last until today.

According to a statement from the National Center for Geophysical and Meteorological Operations, the condition was forecast to affect the interior, namely Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort and Keningau.

“It will also affect the west coast areas, including Papar, Putatan, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran and Kota Belud; as well as Kudat and Kota Marudu while in Labuan, the condition is expected to occur from tomorrow and Tuesday, ”the statement said.








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