A four-wheel-drive vehicle stuck in a drain during heavy downpour in Kota Kinabalu and its surrounding areas.
KOTA KINABALU: The state capital and outlying districts have been hit by floods again following several hours of downpour since this afternoon.
Among the areas affected are Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Likas, Luyang, Damai, Kolombong, Inanam, Menggatal and Sepanggar.
The rain started after noon. Several main roads were impassable by vehicles, while business and shops were forced to close early as water flood entered their premises.
Many houses and apartments were also affected by the flash flood which was believed due to overflowing from drains.
Many businesses and shops close early as water overflows into the premises.
A spokesperson from the State Fire and Rescue Department said teams from Lintas, Kota Kinabalu, Penampang and Tuaran have been deployed to monitor the flood situations.
Landslides also reported at Bukit Padang, in front of Hospital Mesra, Lok Kawi Zoo and other areas.
As of press time, no evacuation has been reported.