PETALING JAYA: Torrential rains are wreaking havoc in Sabah and Sarawak, leaving trails of destruction, with people grappling with severe weather conditions.
In the midst of this disaster, a TikTok video of a boat capsized in Kamunting, Sarawak has gone viral, with the dramatic moment captured by an individual trapped in a house.
The video posted on TikTok by Kamek Miak Sarawak, showed several people thrown into the flood waters and being swept away by the raging flood waters.
However, the victims were rescued by the Fire and Rescue Department personnel.
In another video, a retaining wall collapsing was captured with water surging into the house, carrying away furniture and electrical appliances.
"Fortunately the family was rescued by friends and neighbours, and everyone is safe," said a caption on Sabah Media's Facebook page.
Both Sabah and Sarawak are badly hit by the rain with the number of victims evacuated rising to 4,000 late Wednesday (Jan 29).
@kmskamekmiaksarawak "Terkini" Sebuah bot karam ketika memindahkan mangsa banjir di kawasan Kemunting Bintulu. Diharapkan doakan mangsa selamat. Video: Patricia Therisa Sunam #tiktoksarawak #kamekmiaksarawak ♬ original sound - Kamek Miak Sarawak
