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