House call: Civil Defence Force personnel checking on the occupants of a house in Kota Marudu following continuous heavy rain.
KOTA KINABALU: For the third time this year, heavy rain has triggered major floods in Sandakan, Beluran, Pitas, Kota Marudu and Paitan, forcing hundreds of people into temporary shelters.
Authorities warn that more evacuations are expected as water levels continue to rise in flood-hit areas.
