Heavy rains, strong winds damage houses in Labuan, spark flash floods


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LABUAN: Several houses were badly damaged with their roofs blown away and traffic was obstructed by fallen trees after strong winds and heavy rain hit major parts of Labuan on Friday (Aug 29).

A Labuan Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said the operations centre was inundated with calls from villagers reporting trees falling onto roads and in front of homes since 5pm. Emergency teams were dispatched immediately to assist in clearing the debris.

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