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)