Ranau and Kundasang roads buried in mud after heavy rain, authorities warn of more landslides

Heavy rain on Thursday led to mudflows and landslides in Ranau and Kundasang, obstructing roads with mud, rocks, and debris.

Authorities, including the Ranau District Police and Civil Defence Force, have been actively monitoring the situation, urging public vigilance as additional rain could exacerbate conditions.

Cleanup efforts were promptly initiated, ensuring roads like Jalan Kundasang-Mohimboyon were made passable.

While no casualties were reported, residents were advised to report incidents promptly and exercise caution, with emergency contacts provided for urgent assistance.

RANAU, Oct 17 — Heavy rain on Thursday triggered mudflows and landslides at several locations around Ranau and Kundasang, leaving roads covered in mud, rocks and debris and prompting authorities to step up safety monitoring.

The affected areas include Jalan Kundasang-Mohimboyon, Kampung Lipantai, Kibbas-Tambiau and the Mohimboyon-Kundasang Lama route, according to the Karanaan Community Development Leader’s Unit (UPPM).

The muddy conditions posed hazards to motorists and motorcyclists, particularly along roads where mud and rocks had spilled onto the surface.

Ranau District Police Chief Supt Mursalin Mahmud urged residents and road users to remain vigilant, warning that continued rainfall could trigger flash floods and further landslides.

Police received a report of a mudflow along Jalan Kundasang-Mohimboyon and deployed personnel to the location at 6.15pm.

Upon arrival, officers found that clean-up work was already underway using two machines and eight workers.

The affected section, estimated at about 20ft by 40ft, was subsequently cleared, and the road was reported passable in both directions.

No casualties were reported.

Mursalin urged residents to report incidents promptly so authorities could assess the situation and provide assistance where necessary, adding that Ranau police remained on standby to safeguard public safety.

Meanwhile, four personnel from the Ranau Civil Defence Force monitored flood-prone locations, including Sungai Mansahaban and Sungai Liwagu, as well as a blocked drain at the Takurik junction along Jalan Sinarut Baru.

The inspection found that branches had obstructed the drain, and personnel removed them to restore water flow.

Water levels at Sungai Mansahaban and Sungai Liwagu remained under control during the monitoring exercise and had not affected nearby homes.

Light rain was reported at the time, with no emergency incidents recorded.

Civil Defence personnel advised residents to remain alert and move to safer locations if water levels rose, while contacting emergency services if assistance was needed.

Separately, the Civil Defence Force’s Kundasang unit monitored a landslide at Kampung Himbaan reported at 4pm.

Three personnel inspected the area and identified four landslide locations along the route, as well as water flowing across the road surface.

The affected slope was estimated to be about 20ft high and five metres wide.

Initial checks were conducted to assess road conditions and protect road users.

No casualties were reported during the inspection, and monitoring was to continue as rainfall persisted.

Residents and motorists were advised to avoid hazardous areas and remain alert to possible further slope failures.

Authorities said monitoring operations had not identified any affected villages, schools, buildings, healthcare facilities or roads requiring evacuation.

No temporary relief centres had been opened at the time of the Civil Defence assessment.

The authorities urged the public to take extra precautions during prolonged wet weather, avoid driving through dangerous sections and report any sudden rise in water levels, mudflows or fresh ground movement.

For emergencies in the Kundasang area, the public can contact the NG999 emergency line or the Kundasang Operations Control Centre at 088-888991. — Daily Express

* Editor’s note: The initials UPPM in Malay stands for Unit Pemimpin Pembangunan Masyarakat, or Community Development Leader’s Unit in English.

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周四的暴雨导致拉瑙和昆达山发生泥石流和山体滑坡，泥浆、岩石和碎石堵塞了道路。

包括拉瑙地区警察和民防部队在内的有关部门一直在积极监测情况，并敦促公众保持警惕，因为额外的降雨可能会加剧情况恶化。

清理工作迅速展开，确保 Jalan Kundasang-Mohimboyon 等道路畅通无阻。

虽然没有人员伤亡报告，但建议居民及时报告事件并保持警惕，并提供了紧急联系方式以便获得紧急援助。

拉瑙，10 月 17 日——周四的暴雨在拉瑙和昆达山周边多个地点引发泥石流和山体滑坡，导致道路被泥浆、岩石和碎石覆盖，促使当局加强安全监测。

据卡拉南社区发展领导单位（UPPM）称，受影响的地区包括Jalan Kundasang-Mohimboyon、Kampung Lipantai、Kibbas-Tambiau和Mohimboyon-Kundasang Lama路线。

泥泞的路况对驾车者和摩托车骑手构成了危险，尤其是在泥石流覆盖路面的道路上。

拉瑙区警察局长穆尔萨林·马哈茂德警监敦促居民和道路使用者保持警惕，并警告说，持续降雨可能会引发山洪暴发和进一步的山体滑坡。

警方接到报告称昆达桑-莫希姆博永路发生泥石流，并于下午 6 点 15 分部署人员前往现场。

到达现场后，警员发现清理工作已经开始，使用了两台机器和八名工人。

受影响路段估计为 20 英尺乘 40 英尺，随后被清理干净，据报道道路双向均可通行。

没有人员伤亡报告。

穆尔萨林敦促居民及时报告事件，以便当局能够评估情况并在必要时提供援助，并补充说，拉瑙警方已做好准备，保障公共安全。

与此同时，来自拉瑙民防部队的四名人员监测了易受洪水侵袭的地点，包括曼萨哈班河和利瓦古河，以及锡纳鲁巴鲁路塔库里克路口的堵塞排水沟。

检查发现树枝堵塞了排水沟，工作人员将其清除，恢复了水流。

在监测期间，曼萨哈班河和利瓦古河的水位一直处于控制之中，没有影响附近的房屋。

当时有小雨，没有发生任何紧急事件。

民防人员建议居民保持警惕，如果水位上涨，应转移到更安全的地方，并在需要帮助时联系紧急服务部门。

另外，下午 4 点，民防部队 Kundasang 部队监测到 Kampung Himbaan 发生山体滑坡。

三名工作人员检查了该区域，并确定了沿途四处山体滑坡地点，以及路面上的水流。

受影响的边坡估计高约 20 英尺，宽约 5 米。

初步检查旨在评估道路状况并保护道路使用者。

检查期间未报告人员伤亡，由于降雨持续，监测工作将继续进行。

建议居民和驾车人士避开危险区域，并警惕可能发生的进一步边坡滑坡。

当局表示，监测行动尚未发现任何受影响的村庄、学校、建筑物、医疗设施或道路需要疏散。

民防部门进行评估时，尚未开设任何临时救济中心。

当局敦促公众在持续潮湿天气期间采取额外预防措施，避免驾车通过危险路段，并报告任何水位突然上涨、泥石流或新的地面移动情况。

昆达山地区发生紧急情况时，公众可拨打NG999紧急热线或昆达山行动控制中心电话088-888991。——《每日快报》

* 编者注：马来语中的缩写 UPPM 代表 Unit Pemimpin Pembangunan Masyarakat，或英语中的 Community Development Leader's Unit。

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