The Malaysian Department of Meteorology (MetMalaysia) has issued an alert warning of continuous rain in several parts of Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan from today until tomorrow.
According to a MelMalaysa statement issued at 8.10 today, for Sarawak, the areas are Bintulu, Miri (Subis, Beluru, and Marudi), and Limbang, while in Sabah, it involves the interiors areas (Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, Keningau and Tambunan), the West Coast and Kudat.
A continuous rain warning (warning) is issued when there are signs of rain and thunderstorms occurring or expected to occur for more than six hours in an area.
In another location, thirty-eight people from 10 families, evacuated last night due to the floods, are still at a relief center at Dewan Syifa here as of 8 am today.
Civil Defence Force (APM) officer in Langkawi, Capt (PA) Ahmad Shahfikri Darus, in a statement, said the flood victims are from Kampung Atas, Mukim Padang Mat Sirat.
They comprised 19 men, 13 women, and six children.
Heavy rain which started at 4 pm yesterday caused floods in several areas, including in Mukim Ayer Hangat dan Kuah, but no evacuation was reported there. It is essential for everyone to be vigilant during these trying times. Flood is definitely not an easy situation for many people.
Sources: BERNAMA