KOTA KINABALU: The state Fire and Rescue department has received 147 calls related to bad weather, among them of fallen trees and damage to cars, the past three days.
The Meteorological Department had issued a statement that heavy rain and strong winds are expected at the west coast of Sabah during the period.
The Fire and Rescue department spokesperson said 110 complaints were lodged about fallen trees at their areas.
"There are 72 reports of trees falling across roads, 23 of them hitting houses, 11 damaging electricity poles and four damaging cars."
Meanwhile, Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) also received many calls related to power disruption due to fallen trees.
"We have to add more personnel to speed up power restoration."