By Olivia Miwil - October 19, 2020 @ 6:32pm
BEAUFORT: Roads in several areas in Membakut near here have become impassable due to flooding caused by incessant rain since morning.
As of 5pm, the main road from Kampung Bambangan to Membakut Kecil town and Jalan Kampung Sinoko have become completely submerged.
"Among the affected areas include Kampung Sinoko, Kampung Bambangan, Kampung Sinduk and the district Drainage and Irrigation Department.
"A delta squad is reported to have gone out to monitor the flooding locations. However, since the road to Kampung Bambangan was cut off, the team could not proceed further monitoring," said a statement from the Civil Defence Department.
At Tenghilan near Tuaran, seven areas are also inundated following incessant heavy rain since morning.
Those areas are Kampung Bunga, Kampung Suang Bangau, Kampung Napitas, Kampung Minajur Suromboton, Tenghilan town, Kampung Rani, Kampung Linsuk and SK Pekan Tenghilan.
Due to a fallen tree, Jalan Pertanian-Lakang has also been cut off.
Also affected are Jalan Tenghilan-Tuaran,Jalan Kampung Suang Bangau and Jalan Kampung Rani.
However, there has been no evacuation of flood victims for either district as yet.
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning on heavy rains expected until tomorrow in the interiors, west coast, north and several east coast districts of the state.
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