Flood hits Central Java

PURWOREJO, Central Java: Floods swept through 35 villages in the Purwerejo and Kebumen regencies in Central Java over the weekend, killing one person and destroying dozens of houses.

A local administrator told The Jakarta Post Sunday that 15 villages in Kebumen and 20 in Purworejo were flooded, with water levels ranging from 0.5 meter to one meter deep.

Purworejo regent Goernito said the flood in his regency was caused by the Dlanggu river overflowing following incessant heavy rains.

The flood swept through Kebumen after a flood dike burst. Reliable sources said the embankment was repaired only last month. (wah/06)