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Ceilings leak at Seberang Jaya Hospital
Heavy rain caused ceiling leaks at Seberang Jaya Hospital on Nov 7, 2026, with no patients affected.
In brief
Heavy rain caused ceiling leaks at Seberang Jaya Hospital on Nov 7, 2026, with no patients affected. Seberang Jaya Hospital experienced ceiling leaks during heavy rain on November 7, 2026, but no patients were impacted. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Ceiling leaks at Seberang Jaya Hospital
Heavy rain and strong winds sent water seeping into parts of Seberang Jaya Hospital on November 7, 2026.
No patients affected
Penang Health director Dr Zulhizzam Abdullah confirmed no patients were impacted by the leaks.
Immediate action taken
Hospital’s engineering and maintenance team addressed the situation immediately after the leaks occurred.
Affected areas
Older hospital buildings were most affected, with some newer buildings also impacted by the leaks.
Cause of incident
The leaks were caused by torrential rain, gale-force winds, and massive runoff during the northeast monsoon season.
Monsoon season
Malaysia’s northeast monsoon season, expected to last until March 2027, contributed to the incident.
What matters most
Seberang Jaya Hospital experienced ceiling leaks during heavy rain on November 7, 2026, but no patients were impacted.
