Flood spreads, kills two

Flood spreads, kills two

BANYUMAS, Central Java: Heavy rains since Monday have caused
several rivers to overflow, inundating houses and thousands of
hectares of paddy fields in 30 villages in the regencies of
Tambak, Sumpiuh, Kemrajen, and Kebasen.

Rising waters forced 350 families, or 1,760 people, to flee
the areas for higher ground. Two people have reportedly drowned
in the flooding.

Soybean farmers in Prembun and Tambak districts saw their
crops destroyed by the flood. (wah/swe)