Storm damages over 100 houses in Seberang Perai
More than 100 houses in Seberang Perai Utara, Seberang Perai Tengah and Seberang Perai Selatan were damaged in a thunderstorm last night.
More than 100 houses in Seberang Perai Utara, Seberang Perai Tengah and Seberang Perai Selatan were damaged in a thunderstorm last night.
During the 7.30pm thunderstorm, the roofs of many houses were either flown away or damaged by strong winds.
Seberang Jaya state assemblyperson Dr Afif Bahardin said in his area alone, 68 houses suffered damages due to the thunderstorm.
Among areas affected were Taman Tun Hussein, Taman Siakap, Taman Tenggiri and Permatang Rawa, he said.
“I have advised those whose houses were damaged to lodge a police report to ease the process of providing assistance,” he told reporters in Butterworth today.
Seberang Perai Selatan police chief Supt Shafien Mamat, when contacted by Bernama , said police have received two reports so far.
He added that according to reports received, 10 houses in Batu Kawan, Simpang Ampat and Taman Seruling had suffered damages.
Other areas affected are Butterworth, Kepala Batas and Bukit Mertajam, but no casualties were reported.
However, in George Town two people were killed and five others injured when a lightning conductor pole came crushing down in MaCalister Road during the thunderstorm, crushing a lorry and seven cars.
- Bernama
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