Beaufort hit by 8th flood since March, residents urged to stay alert
Published on: Sat, May 03, 2025
By: Ahmad Apong Text Size: BEAUFORT: Floodwaters have once again inundated low-lying areas of Beaufort, with water levels exceeding the danger mark, prompting authorities to warn residents to remain cautious and prepare for evacuation. District police chief Supt Wong Leong Meng said flood levels reached 9.58 metres at 10am today, surpassing the danger level of 8.70 metres, according to the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS). The flooding is due to heavy rain in Keningau, Tenom, and Beaufort. Several areas in the old town, including the post office, railway station, and petrol stations, have been submerged. Fire and Rescue Station chief Ishak Jabas reported that villages including Kg Batu 60, Kg Bekalau, Kg Bingkul, Kg Suasa, Kg Lago, and Kg Kangsa are affected. Roads in these areas are also flooded, and evacuations to the Selagon relief centre are underway. He noted this is the eighth flood since March. More villages near the Padas River are expected to be affected as waters flow downstream. Ishak advised residents to avoid wading through floodwaters barefoot, keep children away from flood zones, and store important documents in waterproof containers. Residents were urged to follow rescue teams' instructions and not refuse evacuation offers, as delayed rescue operations may risk lives. In Membakut, no official evacuations have been made yet, though Kampung Brunei has seen rising water levels due to the overflowing Sungai Membakut. In Sipitang, flooding from Sungai Meligan has blocked vehicle crossings, with villagers relying on a nearby suspension bridge. Local leaders have called for longer-term solutions, including elevated bridges to prevent future disruption. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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