Four Schools Damaged by Storm in Kepala Batas

A severe storm swept through Kepala Batas, Penang, leaving a trail of destruction, most notably impacting educational facilities. Four schools in the area have been identified as premises suffering damage due to the strong winds that battered several locations in Kepala Batas yesterday afternoon.

The most severely affected institution is Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Datuk Haji Abdul Kadir, where the storm ripped off the roof, causing significant structural damage. Following closely are Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Hashim Awang, SMK Gemilang, and SMK Permatang Tok Jaya, all of which sustained damage from the inclement weather.

This incident highlights the vulnerability of school infrastructure to extreme weather events. While the extent of the damage is still being assessed, the immediate concern is the disruption to education for the students of these four schools. Authorities are expected to provide further updates on the situation and the recovery efforts.