Flood begins to recede

Flood begins to recede

MALANG, East Java: Floods that have inundated 10 districts in Malang regency since the Lestian riverbanks broke last Tuesday began to recede over the weekend.

Seven people were killed, either drowned or victims of a landslide that came with the flooding, Antara said.

In most areas the water level is still about a half-meter high.

"We're still on the alert although the flood is receding. It could happen again if it rains," Imam Sabrowi, head of the administration's natural disaster containment team, said on Saturday.

Land transportation has resumed in the area, although the two bridges over the Lestian River are still covered by water three meters deep. (emb)