Floods cause Rp 683m in loss

Floods cause Rp 683m in loss

SEMARANG, Central Java: Floods, which have struck 16 regencies
in Central Java over the past week, have caused material losses
of Rp 683.3 million (US$309,208.14), an official said yesterday.

Dwi Hastuti, spokeswoman for the Central Java administration,
said the floods have caused extensive damage to food crops and
public facilities in at least 16 regencies.

She said that the Central Java administration has delivered
110,000 tons of rice and millions of rupiah in cash to help the
flood victims.

Central Java's Governor, Soewardi, told local residents to
remain alert for more floods, even though rains have begun to let
up.(imn/har)