Penang mudslide forces 10 out of their homes

Penang mudslide forces 10 out of their homes

No injuries reported in the 6am incident, which saw the retaining wall surrounding a few houses in Jalan Tokong Lama, collapse, after a downpour.

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GEORGE TOWN: An early morning downpour caused a minor mudslide in Jalan Tokong Lama here – forcing at least 10 people out of their homes.

The 6am incident occurred when the retaining walls surrounding several homes came crashing down following a sudden bout of heavy rain.

Residents at the area were immediately evacuated from their homes to avert a tragedy, and no one was reported hurt in the incident.

Civil Defence officers have temporarily barricaded the area for further inspection and the affected residents are being placed at a nearby hall, pending soil integrity checks.

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