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    HomeNewsHeadlinesStrong winds uproot trees in 20 locations on Penang island

    Strong winds uproot trees in 20 locations on Penang island

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    GEORGE TOWN: Incidents of fallen trees and branches were reported at 20 locations across Penang island following heavy rain and strong winds late Saturday (Sept 14) night, according to the Penang Island City Council (MBPP).

    It said there were no reports of casualties or damaged vehicles.

    MBPP said its rapid response team was deployed to clear the fallen trees and branches after reports were received between 1am and 7am on Sunday (Sept 15).

    “MBPP received 20 reports of fallen trees and branches, including at the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway/N Park Condominium intersection, Relau, Jalan Kampung in Batu Maung, Persiaran Bukit Jambul, Jalan Sungai Dua, Jalan Residensi, Bayan Baru large roundabout, Cangkat Minden, Hilir Nibong 1 and Jalan Kenari,” it said in a Facebook post.

    The reports were forwarded to field officers, and the rapid response team cleared debris at all 20 locations, ensuring the areas are safe for public use.

    Bayan Lepas assemblyman Datuk Azrul Mahathir Aziz said 10 houses in the area were damaged by the heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday night.

    He visited the affected homes to assess the damage and organise repairs.

    “Although 10 houses were damaged, the impact was limited to roofs blown off by the strong winds,” he said. – Bernama

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