Dozens of families flee from big waves

Dozens of families flee from big waves

PADANG, West Sumatra: At least 72 families (some 350 residents)
in Muaro Haji, Pesisir Selatan regency, West Sumatra province,
took refuge on Saturday to safer areas after strong waves hit
their neighborhoods.

At least 50 houses in the area were severely damaged after
torrential rain, followed by strong waves, hit the area from
Thursday. No fatalities have so far been reported in the
incident. -- Antara