Imposing squall line in KK sparks social media flurry

Dark skies: Clouds rolling in over the Sabah State Administrative Centre at Likas Bay, creating a striking contrast against the skyline. – Photo courtesy of Jaiman Taip/Facebook

KOTA KINABALU: A dramatic shelf cloud formation rolled across Sabah’s west coast, captivating residents and sparking a flurry of social media posts filled with awe and a hint of anxiety.

The thick, arc-shaped cloud, dark and imposing, was spotted just before sunrise yesterday, as it loomed over Kota Kinabalu and nearby areas, including Penam­pang, Likas and the Tanjung Lipat waterfront.