Fifteen schools in KL damaged by May 19 storm, says Works Minister


One of the schools that had its roof blown off in the storm. - Photo: Alexander Nanta Linggi Facebook

KUALA LUMPUR: The heavy rain and storm that hit the federal capital on Friday (May 20) evening caused 15 schools to be damaged, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said in the incident, the schools concerned were found to have had roofs torn off as well as damage due to falling trees.

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