Exodus routes prone to flood, landslides

Exodus routes prone to flood, landslides

SEMARANG: Routes mostly taken during the annual Idul Fitri mass
exodus in Central Java region, including along pantura -- the
Central Java north coast lane -- and the central and southern
parts of the province are considered to be prone to floods and
landslides.

Speaking during a meeting held here to prepare for the
upcoming Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holidays, Central
Java Governor Mardiyanto said that the areas at risk include
Pekalongang, Semarang and Pati on the north coast lane and
Banyumas, Kedu and Surakarta on the southern traffic lane.

"We have prepared heavy equipment to anticipate possible
landslides in the areas so that once it happens we will be able
to move quickly," said Mardiyanto.
-- JP