East Java flood threat<\/p>\n
From Merdeka<\/p>\n
The recent big flood that submerged almost all of Jakarta may
\nhave been forgotten by many of us after the hectic celebration of
\nIdul Fitri. But to those who lost most of their precious
\nbelongings and maybe even relatives in the flooding, the mere
\nthought of another flood is enough to make them shudder.<\/p>\n
Like Jakarta, Surabaya in East Java also fears the possibility
\nof a similar catastrophe. Surabaya city planning does not comply
\nwith the principles of development. The following facts should be
\nnoted:<\/p>\n
* Coastal reclamation and waste management disregard
\necological principles.<\/p>\n
* The development of concrete buildings occupies most of the
\nspace and leaves very little green area.<\/p>\n
* Many chemically polluting factories are located in the
\nmiddle of densely populated areas like in Gresik and Mojokerto.
\nThis condition puts millions of people at risk.<\/p>\n
* Cangar forest which serves as a reservoir for East Java has
\nturned critical as the trees were cut indiscriminately to make
\nroom for agriculture. The popular Batu town situated on the
\nmountain's slope is a lacking a source of water because new
\nvillas and bungalows have replaced the once green area.<\/p>\n
East Java governor Basofi Sudirman's idea of holding a one-day
\nseminar on the master plan of East Java on Jan. 25 and Jan 26,
\n1996, is laudable. A follow-up is called for.<\/p>\n
SALEH AL-DJUFRI<\/p>\n
Surabaya, East Java<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/east-java-flood-threat-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }