Penang hit by flash floods


GEORGE TOWN: Flash floods have affected parts of the city following heavy rain at midnight.

Areas affected include Jalan P. Ramlee and Kampung Masjid, where several houses were flooded.

Members of the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) who arrived at the scene found water levels rising and entering homes by about 1.40am on Wednesday (April 16).

The victims and their belongings were moved to higher ground for safety.

By 3am, the rain had stopped and water levels began to recede.

However, at about 8.15am, rain began again.

No evacuation centres have been set up so far.

Earlier, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a thunderstorm warning at 11.45pm.

 

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