Flooding spreads in Jambi city

Flooding spreads in Jambi city

JAMBI: Flooding has hit several parts of Jambi municipality in
the past three days, disrupting people's activities in the
Sumatran city. Flooding occurred after a heavy downpour in the
city over the past few days, causing Batanghari River to
overflow.

The 30-centimeter to one meter deep floodwaters mostly
affected areas next to Batanghari River that flows through the
city.

The flooding prevented cars and motorcycles from passing
through the city's streets, thus forcing many residents to stay
put at home. -- JP