Tornado Destroys 28 Houses in Tangerang
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.
"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.
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
