"Like tsunami, the huge walls of waters destroy everything on the coast"
VIVANews, RABU, 12 JANUARI 2011, 10:24 WIB Ismoko Widjaya
VIVAnews - Scores of homes on the coastal area of Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, were severely damaged by massive waves of more than 3 meters in height last night. More than 500 people are seeking refuge to safer places.
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| Huge waves thumping coastal area (VIVAnews/Nurcholis Anhari Lubis) |
"I've lost my house. Like tsunami, the huge walls of waters destroy everything on the coast," said Nikodemus Domi, an inhabitant of Kelurahan Waioti, today, Jan 12.
The local administration has deployed an emergency response team to assist and evacuate the affected people.
43 homes are found destroyed and collapsed into the sea. In addition, dozens of fishermen's boats were smashed by the waves.
Extreme weather also caused whirlwind to take place in some other areas in the province.
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Rehobot Ship from Oeba harbor was also thumped by the high waves on Tuesday. As many as 15 passengers and ship crews were rescued by local fishermen who happened to be around the scene.
"Most of the passengers jumped into the sea on jerry cans and boards. Fishermen then came to the rescue," said the ship's captain, Yusuf Ton.
Coverage by: Jemris Fointuna | Kupang
Translated by: Bonardo Maulana W
