Malaysia

Flash floods cause travel disruption in Sabah

Parts of the state’s west coast are severely affected

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 05 Oct 2020 10:40AM

Flash floods cause travel disruption in Sabah
A petrol station in Rugading near Tuaran is inundated last night. – Facebook pic, October 5, 2020

by The Vibes Team

KOTA KINABALU – Flash floods across Sabah’s west coast has left roads inundated and cars stranded.

Some of the worst affected areas are Telipok and Menggatal, two towns on the outskirts of the state capital here, as well as the districts of Penampang and Tuaran.

Traffic in these parts are at a standstill this morning. 

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a yellow weather alert in affected districts, warning of torrential rainfall over the next three days.

In an update on the situation, the Malaysia Civil Defence Force said it is monitoring the situation. – The Vibes, October 5, 2020

The Penampang district is hit by flash floods following yesterday’s heavy rain. – The Vibes pic, October 5, 2020
The Penampang district is hit by flash floods following yesterday’s heavy rain. – The Vibes pic, October 5, 2020

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