Tornado Destroys 28 Houses in Tangerang

Tuesday, 07 December 2021 – 22:40 GMT+7
A resident's house was destroyed by a tornado in Kampung Kebun, Pagenjahan village, Tangerang, on Monday (6/12) / Credit: Tangerang BPBD

jpnn.com, TANGERANG - A total of 28 houses were destroyed by a tornado in Kampung Kebun, Pagenjahan village, Tangerang regency, Banten, Monday (6/12) afternoon.

Tangerang Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) emergency and logistics division head Abdul Munir said the incident occurred at around 05.30 p.m.

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"There was a tornado in Kampung Kebun, Pagenjahan village. Some 28 houses were destroyed by falling trees," said Munir.

A total of 30 families were affected by the tornado.

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However, Munir added, there were no casualties from the natural disaster.

"There were no casualties because during the time of the incident, the residents ran out of their houses," said Munir.

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The Tangerang BPBD is currently assisting affected residents and mitigating the aftermath. (cr1/mcr20/jpnn)

This news has been broadcast on JPNN.com with the title: Detik-Detik 28 Rumah Hancur Diterjang Angin Puting Beliung di Tangerang

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