Flood inundates Sampang

Flood inundates Sampang

SAMPANG, East Java: Two days of heavy rain caused flooding in
this East Java town on Saturday, but most residents had
anticipated the deluge.

Antara reported that thousands of people had gathered their
belongings and stored them in the ceilings before flooding
commenced.

"I'm not surprised about the flood because it happens every
year. Once I see the signals, I pack all my valuable belongings
and remove them to a higher place," a woman who lives on Jl.
Melati said.

Apart from Jl. Melati, the flood affected housing complexes on
Jl. Pahlawan, Jl. KH Hasyim Asy'ari, Jl. Trunojoyo, Jl. Imam
Bonjol and Jl. Mawar.

Experts have warned that Sampang, located on Madura Island,
will subside in a century due to its low terrain, unless the
government manages to cope with the recurring floods.