Heavy rain triggers flash floods and landslides in Ranau and Kundasang, vehicles swept away
RANAU, Oct 12 — Continuous heavy rain triggered flash floods and landslides in several parts of Ranau and Kundasan...
Heavy rainfall in Ranau and Kundasang has triggered flash floods and landslides, resulting in significant disruption to transportation and injury to a motorcyclist. The police chief of Ranau district reported landslides at Kampung Dumpiring Bawah and Kampung Sinisian, while flash floods affected roads in various areas of Kundasang.
A Perodua Kancil was overturned near a landslide area in Kampung Sinisian, and another vehicle became trapped in a landslide at Kampung Gorowot, leaving the main route impassable. The Kundasang Civil Defence operations unit monitored fast-flowing muddy water carrying rocks and soil across a road in Kundasang Lama, as well as water overflow affecting a resident's house.
A motorcyclist involved in a separate road accident was taken to Ranau Hospital for treatment. Authorities have urged residents and motorists to remain vigilant and avoid flood- and landslide-prone routes, while police and Civil Defence personnel continue monitoring the affected areas.
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