Sg Pinang rises 2.5m above danger level, flash floods in Bayan Lepas


(Left) Sg Pinang has risen 2.5m above danger level, and (right) the flash flood in Kampung Masjid in Bayan Lepas, Penang.

GEORGE TOWN: The constant downpour on the island since 9pm on Saturday (Oct 15) has caused water in Sungai Pinang to rise 2.5m above the danger level.

Penang welfare and environment committee chairman Phee Boon Poh said several homes were flooded in Kampung Naran and Kampung Masjid in Bayan Lepas.

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Penang , Sg Pinang , Danger Level , Monsoon , Rain , Flash Floods

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