NIBONG TEBAL: The flash flood that occurred at the Penang International Airport on Saturday (Sept 24) was due to heavy rain and a clogged drainage system in the area, says Deputy Environment and Water Minister Datuk Mansor Othman.
"The heavy rain recorded at the Sungai Ara Station was 72.5mm and Sungai Bayan Lepas and Sungai Tiram both overflowed, causing several areas including the airport to experience flash floods.
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