Floods kill three

Floods kill three

BANYUMAS, Central Java: Three people were killed and at least 52 houses were damaged when torrential rain caused flash floods and landslides in three districts here.

The incessant rain, which began on Sunday, has caused landslides in three districts over the past three days.

Antara reported that the victims were Darmi, 61, and her eight-year-old grandson, Tono, from Banjarnegara and Winarsih, 10, from Banyumas district.

However, the body of Winarsih has yet to be found as she was in her house when floods swept it away.

In Cilacap district, 85 people were evacuated from their homes due to the ensuing floods.

A spokesman of Cilacap administration, Didi Ruwanto, said material losses from the disaster were estimated at Rp 22 million (US$3,143). (04)