Sunday's freak storm felled almost 100 trees in Ipoh, says mayor


Ipoh Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin (second from top) visiting Taman Tasek Damai that was affected by a freak storm.

IPOH: Ipoh City Council counted nearly 100 fallen trees in the city following the strong freak storm that damaged many homes in several residentials.

Ipoh Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin said as soon as the storm ended, the city council started receiving several reports regarding the fallen trees.

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