Heavy rain causes flooding in W. Irian

Heavy rain causes flooding in W. Irian

MANOKWARI, West Irian Jaya: Heavy rains over the last two days
have left hundreds of houses in Ransiki district, Manokwari
regency in West Irian Jaya province, inundated, killed one
resident and wiped out two bridges.

Head of the Manokwari Social Services and People's Empowerment
Office, Sergius Muabuay, said on Friday that apart from the
floods, landslides also took place in four villages, Nuhuney,
Wamce, Kamasan and Abreso.

"Residents suffering from the disasters are now taking shelter
in safe areas," Sergius said, adding that the worst damage was at
a state elementary school in Nuhuney.

He said a team from the Manokwari regental administration has
inspected the disaster areas, distributed food aid and helped
bury the dead victim. -- Antara