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Flash floods hit Penang, flight delays reported

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GEORGE TOWN: Heavy rain on Tuesday (Sept 3) inundated several roads in Bayan Baru and Bayan Lepas here.

Several low-lying areas like Jalan Mahsuri, Jalan Mayang Pasir, Lebuh Mayang Pasir and Jalan Kampung Relau were also affected.The Penang International Airport experienced flight delays for around half an hour due to the downpour.

PIA senior manager Mohd Nadzim Hashim said delay to flight happened between 10.30am and until slightly after 11am. Penang Welfare, Caring Society and Environment Committee chairman Phee Boon Poh said the floods were not due to drainage issues but the intensity of the downpour. "These weather conditions are expected and we have to be mentally prepared for this kind of weather due to climate change.

"There are currently 14 tropical storms including three hurricanes in the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean.Phee said precautionary measures had already been taken to ensure that should there be an emergency, there were teams for evacuation and rescue on standby.

 

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