Rainstorm smashes 15 houses

Rainstorm smashes 15 houses

PROBOLINGGO, East Java: A rainstorm hit several subdistricts over the weekend, destroying 15 houses and knocking down trees.

No casualties were reported, but power cuts occurred.

The storm hit the subdistricts of Kraksaan, Paiton, Pajarakan and Leces from Saturday evening until well into Sunday night. It caused panic among local Idul Fitri holiday revelers, Antara reported.

Traffic on the Kebon Agung road, Kraksaan, which is the route usually taken by thousands of motorists to Surabaya or southbound, had to be diverted because a large tree fell across the road.

Authorities have yet to estimate financial losses caused by the storm. (swe)