Penang latest state affected by floods


KUALA LUMPUR: Penang is the latest state to be affected by floods, with two relief centres (PPS) opened following heavy rain for more than two hours in several areas from 3.30 pm on Friday (Feb 3).

State Environment and Welfare Committee chairman Phee Boon Poh said as of 2 am today, 38 people from nine families were taking shelter at Dewan Komuniti Kubang Menerong in the Seberang Perai Utara district, while 21 people from eight families at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Bakap Indah in Seberang Perai Selatan.

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