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)