Floods: Parts of Penang hit after early morning downpour


GEORGE TOWN: A downpour that lasted for more than two hours in the early hours of Saturday (Sept 24) morning has caused flooding in several parts of the island.

The Sungai Ara, Bayan Lepas and Teluk Kumbar areas, which are known to experience flooding during downpours, were not spared after a sudden bout of rainfall hit the island.

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