Victims of a freak storm that caused damage to houses in several areas in Ipoh, Perak yesterday will receive financial assistance of RM1,300, said Perak Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad.

He said the storm, which struck at about 6pm, caused damage to hundreds of houses in Taman Desa Seri Chepor, Kampung Tawas, Taman Tasek Damai and Kampung Seri Klebang Tambahan Jaya.

“The state government will provide...