Thousands in Alor living in limbo

KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Thousands of Alor residents are still living in tents after a powerful earthquake rocked the regency on Nov. 12, 2004.

The powerful earthquake killed at least 34 people and damaged thousands of houses.

The government has set aside Rp 60 billion (US$6.6 million) to help repair public facilities and private homes, but the work has yet to be completed due to the scale of the damage.

Alor Regent Ans Takalapetta said his office was filing a proposal with the central government for more money for rehabilitation and reconstruction programs. -- JP