Houses destroyed by landslide

Houses destroyed by landslide

Banjarnegara, Central Java: A landslide hit 136 homes in the regency of Banjarnegara, leaving more than 200 families homeless.

An official said Saturday that 49 houses were destroyed in the subdistricts of Banjarmangu, Wanayasa and Pagentan, causing Rp 209.4 million (US$92,165) in losses.

The landslide also hit four prayer houses and two schools. Children were forced to study outside.

The official, Setiawan, said subdistrict heads immediately sought land to temporarily house the victims, Antara reported yesterday. (anr)