Freak storm in Penang causes damage in several areas

By IMRAN HILMY

GEORGE TOWN: A freak storm has caused damage in several areas, toppling trees and ripping roofs of food stalls.

Social media was abuzz with pictures and videos of uprooted trees across the island and several places on the mainland on Tuesday (Feb 8).

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