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Penang: Don't spread fake Nasa report of coming storm

The Penang government refuted today a fake Nasa report on an impending disaster in the state due to strong winds.

State secretary Farizan Darus said that the report, which went viral on social media, had already been debunked by the Meteorological Department.

"Don't spread rumours or unverified reports.

“The public can get updated and verified news from the website, Facebook and Twitter page of the Meteorological Department, or call their hotline," Farizan said at a press conference in Komtar, Penang.

The fake report warns the public to stay at home or go to a safer area as strong winds, heavy rains and floods will hit Penang again this weekend, and would cause more destruction than the “freak storm” on Nov 4 and 5, which displaced thousands and killed seven...

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