Malaysia floods displace over 4,600 in Sabah, Sarawak

2026-02-22 - 09:12

Severe flooding in the eastern Malaysian state of Sabah has intensified, forcing over 4,600 residents from their homes as authorities scramble to manage the rising waters. The State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat reported on Saturday that the number of evacuees had climbed to 4,652 by the evening, a significant increase as weather conditions deteriorated throughout the day. Sarawak Also Affected The flood crisis is not confined to Sabah alone. In the neighboring state of Sarawak, which also sits on the island of Borneo, at least 63 individuals have been displaced and moved to the region's first activated relief center. The situation highlights the widespread impact of the adverse weather currently battering Malaysia's eastern provinces. Monsoon Winds Drive Rainfall The Malaysian Meteorological Department had forecasted the current spell of bad weather, warning last Wednesday that humid conditions would persist across both Sabah and Sarawak. The agency predicted continued rainfall in several areas this week, driven by the arrival of monsoon winds. Local disaster management committees remain on high alert as rivers swell and low-lying communities face the greatest risk from the rising floodwaters.