Fierce waves batter coastal homes

Left in pieces: Residents inspecting the remnants of a road in Kampung Tanjung, Batu Rakit, that was badly damaged due to severe erosion and massive waves. — Bernama

KUALA TERENGGANU: Twenty- three families in the Kemaman and Dungun districts have been forced to seek refuge at temporary relief centres due to large waves striking their homes near the coast.

Terengganu Civil Defence Force (APM) director Mohd Zul Khairi Shamsuddin said 80 victims were affected, with 66 in Kemaman and 14 in Dungun.