Rain alert app to warn of thunderstorm


Keeping updated: Alif Azari showing the Rain Alarm app on his phone at Kampung Bagan Lebai Tahir in Butterworth, Penang. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

BUTTERWORTH: Some villagers living along the coast are now putting their faith and trust on a high-tech app to ensure they stay dry during the northeast monsoon.

Logistics executive Alif Azari Abdul Aziz, 33, downloaded the Rain Alarm app on his smartphone to receive early alerts about approaching rains and thunderstorms.

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