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5,000 Displaced in Sabah Floods; Schools Closed, Evacuations Ongoing

2/26/2026

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Over 5,000 residents in Sabah, Malaysia, are displaced by heavy rains as of February 25, and rescue teams transport evacuees to relief centers.
Twenty-seven schools are closed across six districts, with 2,120 evacuees in Pitas' temporary shelters.
Tawau is flood-affected, joining Pitas, Kota Marudu, and Paitan in large evacuations.
Authorities report no fatalities, and damage to homes and infrastructure is extensive, with roads cut off.

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Story summary

Over 5,000 residents in Sabah, Malaysia, are displaced by heavy rains as of February 25, and rescue teams transport evacuees to relief centers.
Twenty-seven schools are closed across six districts, with 2,120 evacuees in Pitas' temporary shelters.
Tawau is flood-affected, joining Pitas, Kota Marudu, and Paitan in large evacuations.
Authorities report no fatalities, and damage to homes and infrastructure is extensive, with roads cut off.