Central Java Provincial Government Assists in Repairing Flood-Damaged Homes in Demak
Demak (ANTARA) - The Central Java Provincial Government is assisting in the repair of seven residents’ homes damaged by flooding in Demak Regency through the Uninhabitable Houses (RTLH) programme.
“In addition, there are 127 food aid packages from the Central Java Baznas and assistance worth Rp10,065,500 from the Central Java PMI,” said Central Java Deputy Governor Taj Yasin Maimoen during a visit to the flood site in Dukuh Solondoko, Trimulyo Village, Guntur Subdistrict, Demak Regency, on Tuesday.
He explained that the handling extends beyond the emergency phase to include recovery and long-term prevention. This includes the importance of cross-sector collaboration to accelerate home repairs for residents while resolving recurring flood issues.
“We have already conducted an assessment. Now we need to map it out in detail, calculate the requirements. The handling cannot be done alone; it must be collaborative between the regency, province, and central government,” he stated.
To this end, the Provincial Government of Central Java is partnering with various parties. Funding sources include the provincial government, central government, regency government, Baznas, and PMI. Meanwhile, repair manpower will involve volunteers from community organisations.
“Earlier, we communicated with Ansor. Insya Allah, Banser from Central Java and the regency will provide manpower for repairing residents’ homes,” he clarified.
Ma’arif (39), one of the flood victims, said the current conditions are gradually improving compared to during the incident.
“Alhamdulillah, the assistance is starting to be felt. From packed meals, electricity is back on, clean water is available, to mud cleaning,” he said.
However, he noted that the damage suffered is quite severe. His home is damaged by about 40 percent, while his parents’ home was swept away completely. Most belongings were also lost in the current.
In addition to home repairs, residents still need assistance in searching for building debris buried in mud.
Previously, floods inundated several areas in Demak Regency due to breaches in the Tuntang River embankment in Trimulyo and Sidoharjo Villages on Friday (3/4). The embankment reportedly breached at several points, causing water to overflow and inundate settlements in nine villages across four subdistricts, namely Guntur, Wonosalam, Karangtengah, and Kebonagung.
A total of 5,148 people were affected, with 2,867 of them temporarily evacuated. As of now, 12 evacuees remain in Madin Sindon.
Although some areas have receded, one embankment point that is not fully closed briefly overflowed again, flooding Dukuh Solondoko. Emergency repairs were immediately carried out to anticipate rising water levels.