OTA KINABALU: The dry spell is expected to hit Sabah for the whole of this month and more bush fires are expected to occur.
Sabah Meteorological Department director Abdul Malek Tussin said the dry spell was due to absence of clouds and rain.
"As of today (yesterday), Tawau town recorded a temperature of 34oC, which is higher than the average temperature on most days, which is usually between 22oC and 33oC.
"Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Kudat are among the major towns that have yet to experience rain since March 1."
A state Fire and Rescue department spokesman said the department had received 69 reports of bush fires this month..
"As these fires mostly happened along the roadsides, firemen were able to take prompt action as the public notified us on seeing the fire."
The highest incidence of bush fires was recorded here, particularly near Bukit Sepanggar and the Polytechnic College. Isolated cases occurred in Ranau where farmers were clearing their land for planting.
"The public must be careful as even a cigarette or a tiny source of heat could ignite a spark and result in fire," said the spokesman.
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