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Sabah Floods Displace Over 1,000 Amid Severe Rain Warnings

2/21/2026

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Flooding in Sabah has displaced 1,070 people from 376 families as of February 20.
The worst-hit area is Pitas, with 780 evacuees from 286 families.
Authorities have activated evacuation centers across Sabah, including SK Rukom Ulu and the district council hall.
In Kota Marudu, 290 people from 90 families are sheltered at SMK Tandek 2.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued severe rain warnings for flood-prone zones.

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Story summary

Flooding in Sabah has displaced 1,070 people from 376 families as of February 20.
The worst-hit area is Pitas, with 780 evacuees from 286 families.
Authorities have activated evacuation centers across Sabah, including SK Rukom Ulu and the district council hall.
In Kota Marudu, 290 people from 90 families are sheltered at SMK Tandek 2.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued severe rain warnings for flood-prone zones.