CONTINUOUS rain is expected to occur in Sabah and Labuan until tomorrow, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

MetMalaysia, in a statement, said the alert affects Sabah’s interior (Sipitang, Kuala Penyu and Beaufort), west coast (Papar, Putatan, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran and Kota Belud), and Kudat.

Meanwhile, in another statement, MetMalaysia said that Typhoon Noru, which was at a distance of about 1,156km northeast of Sandakan, Sabah as of 11am today, does not pose any significant threat to the country.

The typhoon, moving west at a speed of 20kph with a maximum wind speed of 180kph is currently located approximately 241km northeast of Manila, Philippines. – Bernama, September 25, 2022.