KOTA KINABALU: A total of 13 individuals lost their lives as a result of two landslides in Kota Kinabalu and Papar, Sabah today.
As reported by FMT, the death toll from the landslide in Kampung Cenderakasih, Kota Kinabalu, has increased to five, with rescuers continuing their search for two additional victims who are believed to be buried.
The first victim, Husaima Sarabani, aged 50, was discovered around 12:30 PM, according to Buletin TV3.
Rescuers subsequently located siblings Siti Khadijah Abdullah, four; Ilham Abdullah, two; their cousin Izzan Gandi, seven; and their grandfather Abdul Halid Darak, 50.
A search is still underway for Maslinah Abdul Halid, 29, and her nine-year-old son, Noriman Abdullah.
The landslide took place around 10 AM following heavy rainfall that began last night, burying a total of nine victims.
Two of these individuals were rescued by members of the community.
Additionally, two more victims were found deceased after a landslide impacted three homes in Kampung Mook near Papar.
These victims were pronounced dead at the scene and are currently being identified.
