Floods: Water levels recede in Sabah, over 3,000 evacuees remain at centres in six districts

KOTA KINABALU: Water levels are receding in Sabah's flood-hit districts on Tuesday (Jan 4) due to improving weather on the ground, but over 3,000 evacuees remain at relief centres in six districts in the state.

According to Fire and Rescue Department officials in the worst hit areas of Kota Marudu, the three main rivers - Sungai Bongan, Sungai Bandau and Sungai Tandek - have receded overnight amidst clear skies.