Penang Flooded Again After Night-long Heavy Rain
89 views · Published 5 January 2018 · 0:55 · Indexed 18 October 2026
Channel: 7Edition · 2018 · News & Politics
Over 50 areas in Penang were inundated, after torrential rain since 11pm last night, resulted in one temporary relief centre opening in Kubang Semang, Bukit Mertajam. A total of 15 spots on the island were flooded, while the remaining areas in Seberang Perai Tengah and Seberang Perai Utara were under 0.1 to 0.4 meters of water. Among the affected areas were Taman Mutiara, Kampung Padang Lalang, Kampung Permatang Rawa, Taman Amra and Jalan Bagan Lalang. An evacuation centre was opened at the Masjid At-Taqwa hall in Mak Mandin, housing 24 victims from 13 families. Rescuers are also on the alert as the continuous rain may force more people to evacuate. The North-South Expressway exit to Permatang Pauh was also closed to all vehicles which resulted in slow moving traffic from Sungai Dua to Perai.
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