Whirlwind Damages Hundreds of Houses in East Java

Bondowoso, East Java. Whirlwind damaged 546 houses in Pakem Sub-district, Bondowoso District, East Java.

Head of Bondowoso Disaster Management Office (BPBD) Abdurrahman said the whirlwind hit four villages in Pakem Sub-district, namely Kupang, Andongsari, Gadingsari, and Petung villages.

"The whirlwind hit four villages in Pakem Sub-district on Wednesday evening and damaged hundreds of houses there," Abdurrahman said.

BPBD recorded 546 houses were damaged.

"We are still gathering data on the field, so there might be additional data of damaged houses caused by the whirlwind," he said.

There were no casualties in the whirlwind in Pakem Sub-district. "Only three people were lightly injured when their house collapsed, but they have received treatment at a local public health center," he said.

The BPBD of Bondowoso has distributed food supplies to the victims since Wednesday evening.

"Today we have distributed 2,5 tons of rice to the victims," Abdurrahman said.

(x the Jak Globe)