Kuching hit by another bout of severe weather with trees uprooted in Petanak
KUCHING (Aug 27): Kuching was hit by another bout of severe weather this afternoon, with trees reportedly uprooted in the Pentanak area as thunderstorms and strong winds swept across parts of the city. At around 4.30pm, members of the public reported uprooted trees in Pentanak following the onset of thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds. The [...] The post Kuching hit by another bout of…
KUCHING (August 27): Three men were injured as trees fell onto their vehicles during severe weather in Kuching, Malaysia. Heavy rain and strong winds swept across the city, causing damage to cars and homes. At around 5 pm, two cars were struck by falling trees along Jalan Lorong Park, injuring both drivers, who were later taken to the hospital for treatment.
In another incident, a man sustained a hand injury when a tree fell onto his car in Lorong Wan Abdul Rahman. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) and Civil Defence Force (APM) personnel, along with local authority contractors, were dispatched to help the victims and clear the fallen trees. Several houses also suffered damage, including the residence of Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, due to the storm.
Authorities continue to inspect the affected areas to assess the extent of the damage and ensure residents' safety.
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