Floods recede but expect more soon


Dire situation: An aerial view of a flooded community in Segamat, Johor. Heavy rains have left many districts badly affected. — Bernama

KOTA KINABALU: Majority of the 10,312 people at relief centres in Sabah have been allowed to return home after the flood situation significantly improved in the state.

According to the Civil Defence Force (APM) at 4pm yesterday, there were only 2,639 people remaining at 19 temporary flood relief centres in Paitan, Pitas and Lahad Datu.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
flood situation ,

Next In Nation

Zara Quairina inquest: Ex-principal unaware of students' written statements
Police corporal killed in Ipoh motorcycle-car crash
Kinabatangan by-election: Voters torn between loyalty, local sentiment as polling day nears
Kedah declares Feb 1 public holiday for Thaipusam
Six including company owner remanded four days in graft probe
MIC hasn't left BN, says Zambry
MACC focusing on governance weaknesses in e-waste management
X tightens controls on Grok, disables generation of explicit content, says Fahmi
Court issues seizure order against Caprice over unpaid costs
Cops identify two suspects in FAM document forgery scandal

Others Also Read