Heavy floods sweep C. Java

Heavy floods sweep C. Java

PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Heavy rains have caused severe
floods in at least three regencies in Central Java, killing one
person and forcing residents to evacuate their homes.

At least 16 houses were destroyed when floods swept through
the Banyumas, Cilacap and Kebumen regencies. The body of a
Prembun, Banyumas, resident was found yesterday afternoon after
being swept under by the current Monday evening.

At least three dams were destroyed by the heavy rains which
hit 18 villages in Banyumas alone.

Residents took refuge in makeshift tents at nearby dams as
they waited for one of the area's worst floods in five years to
subside. As of yesterday afternoon, residents were still waiting
for local authorities to set up badly needed communal kitchens.
(wah/mds)