Bad weather puts rescue agencies on alert in Ranau

Clearing the way: Workers clearing a stretch of road in Ranau, Sabah.

KOTA KINABALU: A four-hour downpour triggered a mud flow that damaged fruit stalls in the hilly Ranau district about 120km from here on Thursday.

The heavy rains, which started at about 3pm, also caused two roads to collapse – including one leading to a popular highland resort in Mesilau which is located on the foothills of Mount Kinabalu.