Violent Kota Damansara thunderstorm: Viral clip shows wind lifting car at toll plaza (VIDEO)
A video from a violent thunderstorm in Kota Damansara, on Kuala Lumpur's outskirts, has been shared widely on social media. Dated 14 October, the clip captures the moment strong winds appeared to pick up a car parked at a toll plaza. In the footage the vehicle rocks and seems to shift off the ground as the gusts hit. The qualifier matters, since viral storm clips often circulate before anyone has verified the damage or spoken to witnesses. Kota Damansara lies in the Petaling district of Selangor, which regularly takes the brunt of the thunderstorms that sweep the Klang Valley in the afternoons. Storms of this strength have caused serious damage across the Klang Valley in previous episodes, and the area has seen destructive squalls before. Local advisories during such weather commonly tell drivers to avoid exposed spots and take cover. Whether the car was truly lifted or only shoved about, the clip has plenty of people checking the sky before heading out.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — A dramatic video capturing the terrifying moment violent storm winds appeared to lift a car...