LANDSLIDE CUTS OFF PAGARALAM-LAHAT ROADS

Jakarta Forum - Pagaralam, S Sumatra, A 10-meter-long and 50-meter high landslide has totally cut off the Trans-Sumatra roads linking South Sumatran towns of Pagaralam to Lahat on Saturday.

ANTARA learned that two-meter-high mountainous stones blanketed the roads blocking the flows of motorcycles and cars coming from the two towns.

The landslide that reportedly occurred at 17.00 hours local time had brought about tens of kilometer-long queue of vehicles.

Head of Perahudipo village in South Dempo sububr, Asdimanto, said the landslide occurred after torrential rain showered Pagaralam`s surrounding areas on Saturday.

"The landslide has disrupted locals` trips," he said.

Pagaralam city`s deputy mayor, Ida Fitriati, had pledged to deploy a caterpillar for immediately lift the stones blocking the roads.

Source: Antara News