Kinabatangan, Sabah, Malaysia, experiences its most severe flooding in eight years, surpassing previous floods in 2010. Water levels in the Kinabatangan River exceed the danger threshold, forcing evacuations from multiple villages. The Civil Defence Force (APM) has established temporary relocation centres for affected families. Officials warn of a slow receding of floodwaters and the potential for a slight rise due to overflow from the Keningau river system.
KOTA KINABALU: Kinabatangan has experienced its worst floods in eight years, with water levels surpassing the danger threshold and forcing evacuations across multiple villages.
However, in Kampung Bilit, floodwaters have just started to rise, prompting response teams from the police, APM, and Fire and Rescue Department to assess the situation. If necessary, villagers will be relocated to SK Sukau. “We expect a slight rise in water levels due to overflow from the Keningau river system, but based on current weather patterns, it is unlikely to reach critical levels,” he said.
“He wanted to take care of our house. Of course, I worry about his safety, but I trust that he knows what he’s doing,” she said.
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