Hurricane destroys 32 houses

PURBALINGGA, Central Java: A hurricane destroyed at least 32 houses in three villages in the Kalimanah district on Monday.

Five of the houses were flattened by the violent storm on Monday.

Several people were injured but none seriously, according to Purbalingga regency secretary Hadibroto.

Some 150 people were left homeless by the hurricane. They are now staying with neighbors, Hadibroto said. (wah/emb)