Flood-prone areas under close watch as wet weather looms in Penang

The Penang Fire and Rescue Department has intensified patrols and monitoring in flood-prone areas across the state in anticipation of wet weather forecasted by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) until Tuesday. Director Mohamad Shoki Hamzah stated that the department is fully prepared to handle any potential disasters during the Northeast Monsoon, with monitoring operations involving seven Fire and Rescue Stations on the island and in Seberang Perai beginning last night.

These areas include low-lying settlements and major river basins such as Sungai Jawi, Sungai Duri, Sungai Junjong, Sungai Kechil, Kampung Sethu, Kampung Sepulau, Kampung Sanglang, Kampung Valdor, Lahar Yooi, Labuh Banting, Ayer Itam, Jalan Permatang Rawa, Jalan Betik, and Jalan Soo Ban Kheang in Bukit Mertajam, as well as areas around Teluk Kumbar and Balik Pulau on the island.

Despite the expected wet weather, no Level 1 (Alert) Continuous Rain Warning has been issued for Penang. Residents, especially those living in low-lying and flash flood-prone areas, are advised to avoid traveling along high-risk routes during thunderstorms and to call the 24-hour emergency hotline at 999 in case of emergencies.

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