The whirlwind hit eastern part of Flores Island from February 6 to 12, Paulus Igo Geroda, head of the East Flores disaster mitigation office, said here, Friday.
The disaster also damaged 19 school buildings, seven houses of worship, four clinics, 38 shops, and 34 other public facilities.
Larantuka town was the worst affected by the whirlwind, as 654 homes located along the Larantuka beach were damaged.
Whirlwind and heavy downpour also damaged over 1,400ha of agricultural fields.
The authorities has promised to help rehabilitate the damaged buildings.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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