Over 130 schools damaged in storms

Over 130 schools damaged in storms

SEMARANG, Central Java: More than 130 elementary school
buildings have been damaged by torrential rain since last month,
Antara reported yesterday.

Soekendro of the provincial education office estimated a
financial loss of Rp 1 billion (US$281,700), and said that
students had been forced to study in residents' houses and
village halls.

The provincial administration will assist the repair of
schools in 18 regencies. Schools in Karanganyar regency were the
worst hit, suffering a Rp 90 million loss, while schools in other
regencies need only minor repair. (swe)