Several areas in the Seberang Perai Tengah and Seberang Perai Utara districts experienced flash floods early this morning, following over three hours of heavy rainfall. The affected areas included Taman Guar Perahu, Kampung Pelet, Penanti, Jalan Permatang Nibong, Permatang Pasir, and Kubang Semang. Additionally, Kampung Telok near the Sungai Lokan Industrial Area, Taman Desa Murni in Sungai Dua, Merbau Kudung, Pajak Song, and parts of Butterworth were also inundated by floodwaters.
A Civil Defence Force (APM) spokesperson confirmed that a temporary relief centre (PPS) was established at Dewan Permatang Pasir at 7 am, providing shelter for 42 victims from 13 families. According to the spokesperson, the APM received initial reports of flash floods and rising water levels in parts of Kubang Semang at 2 am, following heavy rain commencing at approximately 1 am.
“Early evacuation was carried out by moving affected residents to Masjid Kubang Semang before they were transferred to the PPS once it was opened at 7 am,” the spokesperson stated. They further indicated that the rain ceased around 3 am and the floodwaters have started to recede, with no reported injuries or fatalities.
