Over 200 homes damaged by storm in Ipoh

A powerful storm struck Anjung Bercham in Ipoh, Malaysia, leaving more than 200 homes damaged. The storm, characterized by heavy rain and strong winds, lasted for an hour and a half, beginning around 5:20 p.m. The affected areas include Hala Tasek Timur 1 with 22 houses, Lorong Bercham 19 with 22 houses, Dataran Tasek Timur 6 with an estimated 177 houses, and several other locations with fewer reported damages.

Residents experienced fallen electricity poles across residential areas and roadways. The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) Kinta District Operations Control Center reported that temporary evacuation centers are on standby, with the District Officer instructing relevant agencies to be prepared for potential openings. Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) temporarily cut off electricity supply to the affected sites for safety reasons.

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When this happened, the weather was still raining. There were many fallen electricity poles in the residential areas and on the roads.

The Ipoh City Council (MBI) is currently managing cleanup operations, with APM and MBI teams working to clear fallen trees from the disaster-stricken areas. The weather remained rainy at the time of the report.

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Temporary Evacuation Centers (PPS) are ready if needed and the District Officer has instructed relevant agencies to be ready if PPS opening is needed.