MetMalaysia: Heavy rain in Penang until Thursday (Oct 7)


GEORGE TOWN: Penangites are advised to brace for heavy rain until Thursday (Oct 7).

Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) Penang division spokesman Ramlan Ab Rahman said the state has been placed under a warning alert until Thursday.

“Persistent north-west wind is expected in the north of Peninsular Malaysia, and this will affect the humid weather in the northern states of Kedah, Perlis and Penang.

“MetMalaysia will monitor weather conditions and update the information from time to time,” he said on Wednesday (Oct 6).

There have been heavy downpours in Penang since early morning on Wednesday.

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