Heavy rain jams up Penang roads

Torrential rain: Two cars are partially covered by floodwaters in a neighbourhood in Bayan Baru, Penang.

GEORGE TOWN: A two-hour downpour caused a massive traffic crawl in several areas around Penang island.

Areas such as Jalan Mayang Pasir and Jalan Mahsuri in Bayan Baru; Taman Lip Sin in Sungai Dua; Bayan Lepas, Batu Maung and Permatang Damar Laut were hit by flash floods.