Floods hit Kota Kinabalu and surrounding areas

KOTA KINABALU: Low-lying areas around the state capital were hit by floods following incessant rains over the past three days, with traffic coming to a standstill in some areas.

Villagers in Penampang district were evacuated to higher ground while many stalled vehicles were seen in parts of Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Inanam and Tuaran as roads were inundated by about a metre of water.