Flood kills nine in Serui

Flood kills nine in Serui

MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: Nine people were killed and dozens of houses were badly damaged by a flood which hit the city of Serui in Irian Jaya last Friday.

Chief of Yapen Waropen military subdistrict Lt. Col. Eski Hermawan said yesterday that several bridges, churches and roads were also ruined by the flood, which occurred along with strong winds and a heavy downpour.

Several office buildings and housing complexes were also inundated, he was quoted by Antara news agency as saying.

He attributed the flooding to incessant rain during the past week.

According to Eski, authorities will coordinate relief aid and work with residents to rebuild their houses in safer areas. (rms)