A STORM last night caused flash floods and uprooted trees in several locations across Malacca.

State civil defence force director Kamarulsyah Muslim said several residential premises were destroyed and vehicles were damaged by fallen trees but no casualties were reported.

“Four housing areas in Durian Tunggal, Alor Gajah were also flooded after a nearby river overflowed but no relief centre was opened,” he said.

“The five families who were affected took shelter at nearby community halls until the situation was under control,” he said, adding that the flood-hit areas were Kampung Gadek, Kampung Bukit Tambun, Kampung Punggur and Kampung Bukit Balai.

Meanwhile, a Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said it had received three reports of vehicles hit by falling trees in Melaka Tengah.

However, no injuries were reported as the victims managed to escape to safety. – Bernama, October 23, 2022.