GEORGE TOWN: Residents of the Taman Seri Damai flats in Batu Lanchang here made a quick dash out after a rooftop water tank burst, turning the 16-storey block into a “water theme park” of sorts.
The impact was such that many even thought a bomb had gone off after hearing an “explosion”. As they ran, they were hit by water gushing from above.
Most of the units located on the upper floors of the low-cost flats were affected.
Residents were seen trying frantically to move their electrical appliances and furniture after the incident at 8.40pm on Friday.
Residents committee secretary Shukor Ali, 49, said the water tank had not been replaced for 22 years.
“Luckily no one was injured and the tank did not collapse.
“There were 10 tanks on the rooftop. There have been leakages and only minor repairs were carried out,” he said.
The impact was such that many even thought a bomb had gone off after hearing an “explosion”. As they ran, they were hit by water gushing from above.
Most of the units located on the upper floors of the low-cost flats were affected.
Residents were seen trying frantically to move their electrical appliances and furniture after the incident at 8.40pm on Friday.
Residents committee secretary Shukor Ali, 49, said the water tank had not been replaced for 22 years.
“Luckily no one was injured and the tank did not collapse.
“There were 10 tanks on the rooftop. There have been leakages and only minor repairs were carried out,” he said.
