Penang on alert for floods, landslides after fatal tragedy
GEORGE TOWN: Penang authorities have advised residents to remain alert for flash floods and landslides following overnight rain and high tides.
Penang authorities have issued a flood and landslide alert following overnight heavy rain and high tides, which have led to the tragic death of a 73-year-old man in a landslide in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong. The Malaysian Meteorological Department has forecasted rain from October 24 to 26, with continuous heavy rain and high tide levels posing a risk of flash floods and landslides.
The Penang Island City Council and the Public Works Department are on high alert, and motorists are advised to exercise caution on hilly roads due to fallen trees, slippery surfaces, and unstable slopes. The affected areas include several neighborhoods, with 14 incidents of fallen trees and broken branches reported, and flooding in the northeast and southwest districts caused by heavy rain, high tides, and overflowing rivers.
Immediate measures include clearing drainage systems, while long-term solutions involve flood mitigation projects.
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