[ALERT] Penang Will Experience More Rain Today. Here's What You Should And Shouldn't Do

The floods hit Penang on Saturday evening as strong winds lashed across the island and mainland, resulting in uprooted trees and massive traffic jams all around.

So far two deaths have been reported and there is a report of one person missing in Kampung Perlis, Jalan Assumption in Butterworth.

Following the chaos caused by floods, the Malaysian Meteorological Department issued a heavy rain warning with Penang and parts of Kedah receiving a "red" notice.

According to the warning posted on CM Lim Guan Eng's Facebook page, Penang will experience more rain today, 5 November.

Prior to this, he had reached out to Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for the army's help in dealing with the worsening situation in Penang.

According to a report in Malaysiakini, Lim made the phone call to Zahid at 3.30am

“The heavy rain continues to hit Penang, I have successfully contacted him, and he has promised to send the army to help save Penang.

“I thank him for answering my call at 3.30am," Lim was quoted saying during his visit to the Bagan relief centre in Seberang Perai, which was without electricity.

You should:

Stay at home for your own safety.
Move to higher ground if your house is located in a low land area.
Move your belongings to higher places.
Assist by co-operating with the relief team. This will minimise the risk of casualty.

You shouldn't:

Venture out for outdoor activities.
Engage in activities such as mountain climbing, etc.

If you are already out, it is adviced that you return back home ASAP. If you are stuck, please call the police (999) for emergency assistance immediately.