SINGAPORE: A tree caused damage to windows and air conditioners at Block 97 Jalan Dua, near Old Airport Road, after it fell early Wednesday (Mar ...
SINGAPORE: A tree caused damage to windows and air conditioners at Block 97 Jalan Dua, near Old Airport Road, after it fell early Wednesday morning during a heavy downpour.AdvertisementResident Selvam Steve, 52, said he was woken up by the sound of his window pane shattering at about 5.20am. He told CNA that his family had found broken glass shards up to his living room.
Mr Steve, who has lived in a unit on the 5th floor for 13 years, said this was the first time something like this had happened.A 60-year-old resident, who wanted to be known only as Madam Tan, also said she woke up to a"loud noise".She said she counted herself"lucky" that her windows were not damaged, even though the tree was leaning against it. The windows in the unit next to hers were in a bad state, she added.
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