GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Fire and Rescue Department has identified 51 flash flood hotspots across the state and intensified daily patrols ahead of the northeast monsoon.
Its director, Mohamad Shoki Hamzah, said Seberang Perai Tengah recorded the highest number of hotspots at 18, followed by Barat Daya (13), Timur Laut (10), Seberang Perai Utara (six) and Seberang Perai Selatan (six).
On the island, areas receiving particular attention include Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Patani, Jalan Mahsuri, Balik Pulau, and the vicinity of Teluk Kumbar, including Kampung Paya and Kampung Suluk.
"In Seberang Perai, high-risk areas include Sungai Jawi, Kampung Valdor, Sungai Juru, the area around SP Arena, Sungai Jarak in Tasek Gelugor, and several villages in Bertam, including Kampung Permatang Saga and Kampung Lahar Tiang," he said.
