Heavy rainfall continued to affect eastern Malaysia, the Malaysian part of the Borneo Island since 29 January, causing floods and landslides that have resulted in casualties and damage.
According to the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC), as of 4 February, the death toll stands at five fatalities. IFRC also reports nearly 12,500 evacuated people in 62 temporary relief centers across the Sarawak State. In addition, around 5,200 evacuated people in 33 temporary relief centers were reported across the Sabah State.
Over the next 72 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is still forecast over the Malaysian part of the Borneo Island.