Flash floods hit Penang north-east, fell trees
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — A heavy downpour since yesterday have caused flash floods in several areas on Penang island.
The north-east district is among the most affected with ponding in several areas due to the increased water levels, the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) said in a statement this morning.
“The places that are affected were Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Langkawi (Kebun Lama), Taman Rampas (Sungai Pinang), Jalan Perak, Lilitan Stadium, Persiaran Perak (Astaka Stadium),” it said in a statement posted in their Facebook.
Apart from the ponding, the city council said several mature trees have fallen on public roads due to strong winds during the storm.
Two places with toppled trees are at Jalan Loh Poh Heng in Tanjung Bungah and Taman Bukit Saujana in Paya Terubong.
MBPP said it has deployed a fast action squad to clear the areas of detritus to ease traffic flow.
The city council also advised road users to check the weather forecast beforehand and remain alert while travelling.
Many Malaysians have taken extended leave after Hari Raya Haji last Thursday to travel home and elsewhere in the country for the holiday.
Penang, famed for its hawker food, beaches and hills, is a popular tourist destination among both local and international travellers year round, including the durian season which is now.
