Flooding causes traffic jams in Pontianak

Flooding causes traffic jams in Pontianak

PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Flooding in the West Kalimantan
capital of Pontianak left the city's main thoroughfares
underwater on Monday, causing severe traffic jams in much of the
city.

The flooding occurred a day after heavy rain fell in the
capital.

Cars and motorcycles were left stranded on several streets on
Monday, including Jl. Achmad Yani and Jl. Veteran. In other
areas, floodwaters reached 50 centimeters high, including on Jl.
M.T. Haryono.

Police were out in force guiding traffic and trying to ease
the congestion. -- Antara