Landslide isolates seven villages in Kupang

A landslide has isolated seven villages in Kupang regency, East Nusa Tenggara, a local official said on Sunday.

Kupang Public Works Agency chief Joao Soares Mariano said the landslide had cut off a road in Nekamese district.

"Seven villages have been isolated. There is no alternate route to the villages," Joao said as quoted by Antara.

A team had been sent to build a temporary road to the villages, he said.