118 evacuated amid Penampang floods
The flooding was declared a disaster last night, based on reports and information from agencies on the ground.
A heavy overnight downpour triggered severe flooding in Penampang, prompting authorities to evacuate 118 flood victims from 41 families, according to the National Security Council. The disaster was officially declared by Penampang district disaster management committee chairman Noemi Dyena John Tren at 10.40pm yesterday.
The Sabah state disaster management committee reported that the Penampang sports complex relief centre is currently accommodating 40 people from seven families, while the Huguan Siou Hall centre shelters 31 victims from 11 families. The Penampang parish hall houses 29 individuals from 16 families, and St Paul Kolopis shelters 18 people from seven families.
Furthermore, the committee highlighted that the water level of Sungai Moyog has reached a critical 9.12 meters, surpassing the danger threshold. Despite the widespread impact, 12 roads are still inundated but remain passable, affecting 15 villages in total.
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