ALOR SETAR, April 28 -- Strong storms and heavy winds swept across several districts in Kedah yesterday evening, damaging homes, government premises and schools, including Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) Pendang.

Pendang Civil Defence District officer Lt (PA) Yuslina Yusoff said the incident, which struck at about 6pm, affected several mukim including Padang Pusing, Ayer Putih and Rambai, as well as Kampung Gajah Mati, Paya Mat Inson and Kampung Lampam, reported national news agency Bernama.

She said trees were uprooted and fell across roads, while several properties were damaged. Civil Defence personnel were deployed shortly after an emergency call was received at about 6.30pm.

"Damage assessment and continuous monitoring were still u...