Heavy rain forces 24 people from flooded homes in Penang's Kubang Semang
Heavy rainfall inundated eight houses in Kubang Semang, prompting police to move 24 residents to a temporary shelter.
Around 9 p.m., firefighters responded to a call about floodwater entering homes near Masjid Kubang Semang. The water reached roughly knee height, affecting eight houses. Police escorted the 24 occupants to a relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Penanti, which had opened earlier that evening. Water levels are now receding, according to officials.
Why it matters
The evacuation highlights the vulnerability of local communities to sudden flash floods in Penang.
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