Malaysia

Landslide, floods obstruct Ranau-Sandakan road

Telupid stretch sole connector of both districts

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 30 Jan 2023 12:57PM

Landslide, floods obstruct Ranau-Sandakan road
Floods are affecting other stretches of the Ranau-Sandakan road from Telupid onward to Sandakan. – Azhar Sani Facebook pic, January 30, 2023

by Rebecca Chong

SANDAKAN – The Ranau-Sandakan main has been affected after two days of continuous heavy rain, making some stretches unsafe for motorists.

A 3am landslide blocked off both lanes of Jalan Mangkadait and was only cleared by Works Department personnel at about 10.30am, the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department said.

This is the only road that connects Ranau to Sandakan. No casualties were reported from the incident so far.  

A 3am landslide blocked off both lanes of Jalan Mangkadait and was only cleared by Works Department personnel at about 10.30am, the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department says. – Social media pic, January 30, 2023
A 3am landslide blocked off both lanes of Jalan Mangkadait and was only cleared by Works Department personnel at about 10.30am, the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department says. – Social media pic, January 30, 2023

However, floods are affecting other stretches of the road from Telupid onward to Sandakan. Photos of inundated areas in Kg Taviu have gone viral since this morning, showing that the Telupid-Sandakan road is not safe for use.

The Vibes is still waiting for updates from the Civil Defence Force and the Fire and Rescue Department. – The Vibes, January 30, 2023

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