Misery raining down: The stretch in Paya Terubong is flooded during the downpour on Saturday.
GEORGE TOWN: The flash floods in low-lying parts on the island especially Air Itam and Paya Terubong were caused by uncontrolled development of the hills, claimed state Gerakan secretary Oh Tong Keong.
“Paya Terubong became flooded after a downpour that lasted more than an hour and this was due to the clearing of the hills in Air Itam. The state has given developers a free hand to carry out their projects on the hills.
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