Trees fall as strong winds lash KL during evening downpour

SEVERAL trees have fallen at seven locations in Kuala Lumpur due to strong winds during an evening downpour on Monday (Aug 22).

The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department reported that trees fell along Jalan Duta Mas 1; in front of 163 condominium, Mont Kiara; Lorong Duta 4, Bukit Tunku; Jalan Ismail Ghaney, Kampung Kasipillay; Jalan Beruas, Damansara Height; Jalan Lembah Duta in Taman Duta as well as Jalan Kuang.

Meanwhile at the Duta Bus Station, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, a signboard fell and hit a car and three motorcycles on the road.

A total of six vehicles at the affected locations were damaged by fallen trees.

The department said two victims were involved in an accident after a tree fell onto their vehicles on Jalan Ismail Ghaney.

The victims escaped unhurt.