Flood inundates 3,000 houses in Subang

Flood inundates 3,000 houses in Subang

SUBANG, West Java: More than 3,000 houses in Pamanukan
district have been flooded since Wednesday, forcing thousands of
residents to take refuge elsewhere.

The flooding occurred after heavy rain hit the area on
Wednesday. As a result, the Batanggede river burst its banks.

The Cigadung river also burst its banks, further exacerbating
the situation.

As of Thursday, the floodwaters were beginning to subside, but
in some places the water was still some 75 centimeters deep.

"The situation is improving. Yesterday, the water was one
meter deep in some areas," said Ucu, a staffer with the Pemanukan
district administration.

According to information provided by the administration, some
4,000 residents have yet to return to their homes. -- Antara