Heavy rain, strong winds cause tree to topple, three houses damaged

Larkin assemblyman Datuk Mohd Izhar Ahmad (right) looking on as contractors from the Johor Baru City Council cleans up the fallen tree and debris at Taman Century Garden, Johor Baru.

JOHOR BARU: A bout of heavy rain and strong winds caused a huge tree to fall and damage three houses in Taman Century Garden here Tuesday (Jan 12).

Larkin assemblyman Datuk Mohd Izhar Ahmad said the incident took place at around 11.30am Tuesday (Jan 12) and he visited the scene after receiving complaints from the residents.