Storm damages 17 houses, 15 cars in Langkawi

 

Langkawi Civil Defence Force personnel are helping villagers to remove fallen trees and repair homes. (APM pic)

LANGKAWI: Seventeen houses and 15 cars in Kampung Yooi near here were damaged in a storm at noon.

Langkawi Civil Defence Force (APM) officer Ahmad Shahfikri Darus said they received a report at 12.40pm and 10 personnel were mobilised to help residents.

“Strong winds and torrential rain caused several trees to be uprooted and electric poles to collapse. Cars and houses were crushed by fallen trees, which also obstructed the Jalan Kampung Yooi route.

“The force of the wind also ripped off the roofs of homes. So far, 17 houses, 15 cars and three shophouses have been affected by the storm,” he said in a statement today.

He said the Langkawi district APM, together with various other agencies, were in the process of removing fallen trees around the village.

“We are also collecting information on the damage caused by the storm. So far, no temporary evacuation centre has been opened,” he added. - FMT