Jambi government anticipate flooding

Jambi government anticipate flooding

JAMBI, Jambi: The city administration is preparing tens of
thousands of sand bags and cables in anticipation of the possible
flooding of Batanghari River in the coming weeks, an official
said. The preparation is seen as necessary as it has rained in
the city for the past few days, said Nino Guritno, the chief of
the provincial administration's irrigation section.

The sand bags secured with cables will be put on the river
banks to prevent the flooding of houses, said Nino.

The government has called on residents to prepare for possible
flooding although the water level of Batanghari River has
remained below 13.30 meters. Batanghari is the largest river in
Jambi province. -- Antara