Villagers fear landslides

Tue, 13 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

CILACAP, Central Java (JP): One hundred and twenty families
were evacuated to safe ground on Monday following the discovery
of cracks in the ground in Panulisan Timur village, Dayeuh Luhur
district.

The cracks appeared after heavy rain and it was feared that
they would lead to landslides. Social welfare department head
Raskat and administration spokesman Suprihono, who both visited
the site, said thousands in the regency were threatened by
landslides.

Suprihono said 149 families evacuated recently from Dayeuh
Luhur district had yet to return to their homes. Landslides and
floods have also affected Patimuan, Wanareja and Kawunanten
districts. (45)

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