Child killed in Gorontalo flood<\/p>\n
GORONTALO, Gorontalo: Flooding triggered by heavy rain has
\nclaimed the life of a child and inundated several residential
\nareas and government offices in Marisa subdistrict, Boalemo
\nregency.<\/p>\n
Harun Daui, local public relations head, said here on
\nWednesday that the body of 6-year-old Akin Abjul was found one
\nday after he was drowned in the estuary of the Taludung river.<\/p>\n
Harun said floodwater in the village of Buntilia Utara was
\nwaist high, making roads impassable.<\/p>\n
The local administration has dispatched rescue teams to
\nevacuate affected villagers and distribute food, fresh water and
\nmedical assistance to the victims, who are currently housed in
\nmakeshift shelters.<\/p>\n
Gorontalo Mayor Medi Botutihe, who visited the flood-stricken
\nareas, warned local residents living along the Bolango and Bone
\nrivers to be on the alert for possible dangers resulting from
\nfurther heavy rain. --Antara<\/p>",
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