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.