Sabah's flood situation worsened as evacuee numbers climbed to 400 individuals representing 125 families by morning assessments. Penampang district housed 247 displaced residents across 74 households at three separate facilities. Beaufort accommodated 153 evacuees from 51 families at the Selagon permanent relief center. The disaster affected 22 rural communities, with Penampang recording 14 impacted villages and Beaufort experiencing eight affected settlements. Emergency officials distributed evacuees among Penampang Sports Complex, Dewan Huguan Siau, and Sekolah Kebangsaan St Paul Kolopis.
Transportation disruptions compounded the crisis after landslides blocked the main Papar route to Kota Kinabalu. Authorities directed travelers toward the Papar-Kinarut-Lok Kawi alternate pathway for safe passage. Heavy rainfall throughout the previous evening triggered flash flooding across multiple Kota Kinabalu neighborhoods. Sembulan, Lido, Kolombong, Likas, and Manggatal districts experienced sudden water surges during overnight hours. The Sabah Disaster Management Committee continues monitoring conditions while coordinating relief efforts statewide.
Transportation disruptions compounded the crisis after landslides blocked the main Papar route to Kota Kinabalu. Authorities directed travelers toward the Papar-Kinarut-Lok Kawi alternate pathway for safe passage. Heavy rainfall throughout the previous evening triggered flash flooding across multiple Kota Kinabalu neighborhoods. Sembulan, Lido, Kolombong, Likas, and Manggatal districts experienced sudden water surges during overnight hours. The Sabah Disaster Management Committee continues monitoring conditions while coordinating relief efforts statewide.
