“The river is rising and dangerous and the fire department advised people to evacuate if instructed and follow instructions of the rescue team”, - Head of Fire and Rescue Station Muhammad Hasbullah Nenggok.
State Education Deputy Director Abidin Marjan said at least 49 schools were affected, including in Beaufort, Beluran, Kota Marudu, Kudat, Lahad Datu, Pitas and Sipitang. He said Beluran had the most number of flooded schools at 17, followed by 12 in Kota Marudu.
Flood victims hope the government would solve the flooding issue that has become a nightmare during the rainy season. One victim in Kampung Sepagaya, Mohd Rais Kadir, said the village had been hit by flash floods five times since last month and that the latest was the worst and caused most losses. “When the flood hit , we panicked as the water suddenly rose and we were not able to save any of our belongings. Everything was swept away.
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