Roofs blown off as storm lashes Ipoh village, more than 300 families affected


IPOH: A freak storm on Wednesday (April 14) left a trail of destruction in its wake after it ripped through a village here, affecting more than 300 families.

The turbulent winds and downpour tore the roofs off more than 100 houses, causing severe leakage and floods at Kampung Tasek during the 3pm incident.

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