Storm in Marang damages over 10 houses, tents


MARANG: More than 10 houses were severely damaged due to a storm in Kampung Padang Mengkuang, Berangan near here at 3.30pm on Wednesday (May 17).

A victim, Ambak Mohd, 79, said he and three other family members were resting at home after lunch when a strong wind suddenly swept through his house, causing a large part of the roof to be torn off.

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