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The excitement of making final preparations for Hari Raya Aidilfitri turned into heartbreak for 50 families in Bukit Rambai, Melaka after strong winds damaged homes and destroyed festive decorations on Tuesday (March 17).

Klebang assemblyman Datuk Lim Ban Hong said the storm, which struck at 6pm, affected several residential areas including Kampung Gedong Lalang, Seberang Gajah, Taman Bukit Rambai and Rumah Awam Fatimah.

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00:01The excitement of final preparations for Hari Raya Idol Fitri
00:05turned into heartbreak for 50 families in Bukit Rambai
00:08after strong winds damaged homes and destroyed the festive decorations on Tuesday.
00:13Klebang Assemblyman Lim Ban Hong said the storm, which struck at 6pm,
00:17affected several areas including Kampung Gedong Lalang,
00:20Seberang Gajah, Taman Bukit Rambai and Rumah Awam Fatimah.
00:24Many homes suffered severe roof damage and some hit by falling trees.
00:28Lim said a few of the residents were preparing festive delicacies when the storm hit,
00:33ruining the food and disrupting celebrations.
00:36Reports were also received of electricity disruptions and rainwater entering homes,
00:41damaging rooms, furniture and appliances.
00:44He added that several agencies were mobilised immediately to assist victims
00:48and carry out clean-up efforts, with aid ongoing to ensure affected families are supported.
00:58The
00:58system was fully authorized.
01:03You
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