Flood strikes northern Java

Flood strikes northern Java

SEMARANG, Central Java: The police have called on Idul Fitri holidaymakers to avoid northern Java highways because the flooding in several areas may continue and disrupt traffic.

Central Java police chief Maj. Gen. Harimas recommended yesterday that holidaymakers take the southern routes instead.

The Idul Fitri holidays fall on March 3-4 and the surge in traffic from West Java to Central and East Java is expected to occur between Feb. 26 and March 1.

An estimated 3 million people will use the highway in this year's Idul Fitri long weekend. Harimas said he will mobilize up to 14,000 people to secure the traffic. (har)