BEAUFORT, Oct. 28 -- Heavy rain in Keningau, Tenom, Nabawan and Sook, as well as Beaufort and Sipitang, has caused the water level of the Padas River to rise and submerge several areas.

The water level in Padas River has risen to 9.06m, above the danger level of 8.70m.

Beaufort Fire and Rescue Station Chief Ishak Jabas said several rescue agencies were on standby to evacuate victims at any time.

He said rescue teams had been monitoring flooded villages, namely Kampung Batu 60, Kg Binunuk, Kg Balibata, Kg Bakalau, Kg Bingkul, Kg Lago, Kg Suasa, Kg Gumarit, Kg Kukup, Kg Bangkalalak, Kg Berumbai and Kg Kondu Suasa.

He said roads that were frequently flooded, such as Jalan Batu 60, Jalan Kg Bakalau and Jalan Kg Bingkul were still passable...