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GEORGE TOWN - Storm-lashed Penang was left with scenes of destruction amid hundreds of fallen trees in over 130 locations, leading the authorities to call for caution and to wait out the torrential weather. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the Malaysia Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecast the storms to continue until Sept 18. He said fallen trees have been reported in 133 locations on the island since Sept 15, while floods were reported in 71 locations. “On Sunday, fallen trees were reported in 90 locations, in which three houses and eight cars were also damaged. “On Monday, fallen trees were reported in nine locations. “As of 12pm today, we have received reports of fallen trees in 43 locations,” he told a press conference in Komtar on Sept 17. On the mainland, Mr Chow said trees were reported to have fallen in 30 locations. He said flash floods following heavy rain were also reported in 71 locations on the mainland today. “Among them, 43 locations are in central Seberang Prai district and 28 locations in south Seberang Prai district,” he said. Mr Chow urged locals and tourists to be cautious while on the road until the stormy days subside entirely. On the mainland, Mr Chow said trees were reported to have fallen in 30 locations. He said flash floods following heavy rain were also reported in 71 locations on the mainland today. “Among them, 43 locations are in central Seberang Prai district and 28 locations in south Seberang Prai district,” he said. Mr Chow urged locals and tourists to be cautious while on the road until the stormy days subside entirely. ASIA NEWS NETWORK/THE STAR