Penang airport flood due to clogged drain - deputy minister

The flash flood that occurred at the Penang International Airport last Saturday was due to heavy rain and a clogged drainage system in the area, said Deputy Environment and Water Minister Mansor Othman.

"The heavy rain recorded at the Sungai Ara Station was 72.5mm and Sungai Bayan Lepas and Sungai Tiram both overflowed, causing several areas including the airport to experience flash floods.

"Things were worse at the airport as water...