Seven killed in rain storms

GROBOGAN, Central Java: Rain storms killed seven people and injured four more here last week. In addition, at least 200 houses, mosques, school buildings and government offices were damaged in the process.

The storms also destroyed a Rp 11.5 billion (about US$5.4 million) pavilion in the Java Miniature Park in the provincial capital of Semarang.

Most of the seven were crushed by falling trees and collapsing houses, the Antara news agency reported.

As of Saturday night, residents of neighboring Semarang were still worrying over the possibility of more heavy rains and strong winds hitting their city. (pwn)