Langkat, N Sumatra (ANTARA News) - A whirlwind struck Binjai and Selesai sub districts, Langkat District, North Sumatra Province, Friday evening, and damaged 10 houses.

"Ten houses were damaged by the whirlwind," TM Auzai, head of the Langkat social affairs office, said here Saturday.

Six of the houses were seriously damaged. Relief aid consisting of among other things rice, instant noodles, sugar, coffee and school uniforms, have been distributed to the victims.

Several trees were also uprooted by the strong wind which occurred during heavy rains.

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(ANTARA)

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