Houses collapse in landslide

Houses collapse in landslide

PURWOKERTO, Central Java: At least four houses in the Binangun village, Banyumas regency, collapsed in a landslide which occurred on Saturday, while eight other houses have been left standing precariously.

There were no fatalities but some villagers had to seek shelter with neighbors while waiting for their houses to be repaired.

The Antara news agency reported that the landslide occurred at about midnight following hours of rainstorm.

Slamet Sudiro of the local social service office said the government has provided medicine, food supplies, clean water and construction material for the villagers. (swe)