Freak storm hits Alor Setar neighbourhood, roofs of several houses damaged

A house owner showing the fallen roof tile of the house scattered at the back lane.

ALOR SETAR: A freak storm struck the Taman Seri Derga Phase 3 area here on Monday (April 5) damaging the roofs of several houses.

Wong Hock Aik, 49, who runs a car painting workshop, said the downpour lasted for about an hour starting at 7pm.