Strong waves hit fishing village

Strong waves hit fishing village

DENPASAR, Bali: Hundreds of members of fishermen's families
are being sheltered at local government offices in Candikusuma
district, Jembrana, about 140 kilometers west of here, after
their homes were torn apart by strong waves on Tuesday.

"The waves swept the shore and the nearby village for at least
two hours on Tuesday at noon and destroyed 126 houses where about
470 families lived," spokesman for the Jembara administration
Wayan Artana said on Wednesday.

More rough waves hit the beach later on Tuesday night.

No fatalities or injuries were reported in the incident.

Officials have sent food and clothes for the victims.
(zen/edt)