Tornado-like storm hits Selangor: Woman and nine students injured
A powerful storm swept through Sijangkang, Selangor, on 15 Oct, injuring a woman and several students. Viral clips captured roofs being torn off and debris flying violently as the storm caused widespread damage.
- A violent storm struck Sijangkang, Kuala Langat, injuring one woman and nine students.
- The roof of the Sijangkang state constituency office collapsed, trapping a woman under debris.
- The storm followed a similar incident in Meru, Klang, raising concerns over extreme weather frequency.
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA : A violent storm struck the town of Sijangkang in Kuala Langat on the afternoon of 15 October 2025, leaving one woman and nine school students injured after strong winds caused severe structural damage in the area.
According to Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) operations assistant director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar, the department received an emergency call at around 4.24 pm.
A rescue team from the Sri Andalas Fire and Rescue Station was immediately dispatched to the scene.
“The operation commander reported that part of the Sijangkang state constituency coordinator's office had collapsed, trapping a 51-year-old woman under the debris,” Ahmad Mukhlis said in a statement.
“The victim was conscious during the rescue. Firefighters managed to free her at around 5.05 pm, and she was found to have sustained injuries to her waist and thigh before being handed over to the Health Ministry team for treatment.”
Nearby, Kelas Al-Quran dan Fardu Ain (KAFA), a religious school, was also damaged in the storm, with seven to nine students suffering minor injuries.
All victims received on-site treatment from medical personnel.
Videos of the storm have gone viral on Malaysian social media, showing roofs being torn off and debris flying violently as the storm tore through residential and school areas.
The incident occurred less than 24 hours after a similar storm hit Meru, Klang, raising concerns about the frequency of extreme weather events in the region.
