Eight houses were damaged in what was described as a “tornado-like” storm in Jalan Ban Lesen Parit 4, Sekinchan yesterday.

State Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operations) Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said no casualties were reported in the 7am incident.

“We received a call at 7.48am and deployed eight firemen from the Sekinchan fire station to the scene. Upon arrival, we confirmed that a tornado-like storm had occurred, resulting in significant damage to eight homes. The affected residents were instructed to gather in a safe area until conditions stabilised,” he said.

Earlier, footage of the storm, reportedly from Sekinchan, went viral, showing houses being destroyed by gales.