Heavy rain causes overflowing at Penang International Airport


GEORGE TOWN: An unexpectedly high volume of rainfall is said to be the cause behind water overflowing into several areas of the Penang International Airport on Sunday, said airport senior manager Mohd Ariff Jaafar.

He said 52.5mm of rainfall was recorded on that day, which was three times the normal volume.

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