Houses damaged, trees uprooted as strong winds, thunderstorm lashes Larut Matang, Selama

IPOH: Heavy rain and strong winds that hit the districts of Larut Matang and Selama on Sunday (April 13) afternoon have damaged dozens of houses in seven residential areas.

The Malaysian Civil Defence Force in a statement said the affected homes are in Taman Medan Pengkalan, Taman Damai, Taman Pengkalan Cemerlang, Kampung Pak Darus, Jalan Pengkalan Cemerlang, Pengkalan Air and Batu 2 1/2.