KOTA KINABALU: Incessant heavy rain since noon has caused flash floods in the state capital here and its surrounding areas.
Among the flooded locations are Telipok, Inanam, Likas, Sepanggar, Indah Permai, Kolombong, Lido and Kepayan.
As for the Penampang district, flash floods were reported in Jalan Kibabaig, Jalan Bundusan and Jalan Kolopis, among others.
The Department of Meteorology (METMalaysia) in a statement this afternoon said thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds were expected to hit several areas in Sabah until tonight.
It includes interiors such as Tenom, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, Keningau and Tambunan.
The statement said the condition is also forecast for Sabah's west coast and Sandakan, including Telupid and Sandakan.