Kendari, SE Sulawesi (ANTARA News) - Hundreds of houses in Kampung Salo village, Kendari subdistrict, were submerged by floods following incessant rain which showered Kednari city since Saturday until Sunday morning.

Besides hundreds of houses, the floods also inundated one elementary school building and a military dormitory where waters had a depth of between 30 centimeters and one meter, sources said in the locations.

The floods were worsened by the breaking down of river embankment sending water outburst that inundated residents` houses.

La Ode, a resident in Kampung Salo village, said the floods were flash floods from Gunung Jati village and others villages in the area.(*)
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