Sabah’s Padas River breaches danger level as floods hit villages and schools, rescue teams on standby

Heavy rain in various areas of Sabah has caused the Padas River to breach its danger level, resulting in flooding of several villages and schools. Beaufort Fire and Rescue Station Chief Ishak Jabas reported that several rescue agencies are on standby to evacuate victims as needed. The river's water level has risen to 9.06m, exceeding the danger level of 8.70m.

Two schools, Sekolah Kebangsaan Suasa and Sekolah Kebangsaan Lago, have been affected by the floods. Ishak advised residents in low-lying areas to keep important documents in waterproof containers and not to let children play in floodwater, urging them to follow the instructions of the security forces and evacuate if ordered.

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