Floods hit northern Java

Floods hit northern Java

BREBES, Central Java: A major flood hit a vast area of the
northern coast yesterday after flood dikes collapsed on Saturday,
disrupting traffic on busy highways.

Water levels on highways connecting Tegal, Cirebon, Pekalongan
and Brebes were as high as 60 centimeters yesterday.

Military authorities in Banyumas regency mobilized troops to
help residents rebuild the dikes. They also provided medicines
for the victims.

Brebes regent Syamsudin told The Jakarta Post that about 1,250
people had to be evacuated because their houses were inundated.
(wah/pan)