Hurricane sweeps 80 houses

Hurricane sweeps 80 houses

SEMARANG: A hurricane destroyed more than 80 houses in six
villages in the Pekalongan regency on Thursday evening, the
Antara news agency reported.

Some villagers were injured but there were no fatalities,
Pekalongan regency spokesman Moch. Asfar Wahab said. The six
villages affected are all in the Sragi district.

A total of 252 people are now being accommodated at temporary
shelters set up in the community hall.

Before the hurricane the villagers were rejoicing because rain
was falling for the first time in months, signaling an end of the
long and severe dry spell. But the celebration turned sour when
the hurricane suddenly swept the area. (emb)