GEORGE TOWN: Penang has recorded the highest amount of rainfall ever in the state's history which contributed to the floods in several areas in the state.
State Local Government, Traffic Management and Flood Mitigation Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow said the highest amount of rain was 270mm which was measured earlier today at Air Itam dam.
"The intensity of rain for one month poured within four hours, resulting in the flood we see today.
“The damn is also filled up to 91.1 per cent by 12.15pm today compared to 74.6 per cent yesterday.
"Teluk Bahang dam received 180mm of rain today which is really high," he said at a press conference today.
So far, about 100 areas in five districts have been affected with the worst situation at northeast district of Penang.
High tide has reportedly occurred since 4am today and by 8am, the wave rose to 2.1m.
Flood victims involving 40 people from 19 families in Teluk Kumbar have been evacuated to a relief centre at Dewan Perda.