Pasuruan North Coast Route Normal Again After Flood Paralysis

Flooding at several points along the Pasuruan north coast route has receded after being inundated since Tuesday (24/3) night. The roads are back to normal and can be traversed by vehicles. The flooding previously submerged the north coast route in Beji Village, Beji Sub-district, which connects the Gempol-Bangil areas. This route was closed due to deep water pooling. Additionally, flooding also inundated the north coast route on Jalan Ir Juanda in Pasuruan City. As a result, the road was closed and vehicles were diverted to the Southern Ring Road or toll road. “The north coast route can now be passed,” said the Head of UPT P3 LLAJ of the East Java Transportation Agency, Yulianto, on Wednesday (25/3), quoted from detikJatim. Pasuruan City BPBD personnel are cleaning Jalan Ir Juanda of mud residue from the flood. Specifically above the Buk Wedi Bridge and its surroundings. “Cleaning is still ongoing,” stated the Pasuruan City BPBD Operations Control Centre. Rivers overflowed due to widespread heavy rain since the afternoon, flooding settlements and residents’ homes in Pasuruan Regency and City areas. The flooding also paralysed the north coast route and several main roads last night. Traffic during the return flow of holidaymakers was completely jammed. Vehicle queues stretched long. Dozens of villages flooded. Dozens of villages and wards in Pasuruan Regency and City were flooded. The flooding was caused by river overflows due to inability to contain the heavy rainwater. Rain fell evenly both upstream and downstream since Tuesday (24/3) afternoon. Based on gathered data, the flooding in Pasuruan Regency, specifically in dozens of villages and wards, was spread across several sub-districts. Flood heights varied, with the worst reaching adult chest level. In Rejoso Sub-district, flooding occurred in Sadengrejo Village, Jarangan, and Toyaning. Flood heights ranged from 30 cm to 1 metre. “Early morning the flood started from 30 cm to 100 cm,” said Hudan Dardiri, a resident of Sadengrejo Village, on Wednesday (25/3). In Bangil Sub-district, flooding hit Tambaan Village, Kalianyar Ward, Kalirejo Ward, Kauman Village, Latek Village, Manaruwi Village, and Masangan Village. The worst flooding in Bangil reached 70 cm. Severe flooding also occurred in Beji Sub-district. Six villages and wards were inundated, namely Beji Village, Kedungringin Village, Gununggansir Village, Pagak Ward, Kedungboto Village, and Cangkringmalang Village. “Beji was the worst, with some reaching 110 cm,” said the Head of Pasuruan Regency BPBD, Sugeng Hariyadi. Meanwhile, in Winongan Sub-district, flooding occurred in Menyarik Village, Mendalan Village, Gading Village, Minggir Village, Prodo Village, Winongan Lor Village, Winongan Kidul Village, and Penataan Village. In several villages, pooling reached 80 cm. In Grati Sub-district, flooding hit Kedawungkulon Village. In Gondangwetan Sub-district, flooding affected Ranggeh Village, Wonojati Village, Bajangan Village, Pateguhan Village, and Sekarputih Village. Meanwhile, in Kejayan Sub-district, Tanggulangin Village, Kepuh Village, and Kurung Village were reported to be flooded. In Kraton Sub-district, flooding hit Sidogiri Village. Meanwhile, in Pohjentrek Sub-district, flooding affected Sungi Village. “In Pasrepan Sub-district, Jogorepoh Village also had high flooding,” explained Hari, a local resident. Meanwhile, in Pasuruan City areas, flooding occurred in many wards. Including Tamanan Ward, Pekuncen Ward, Slagah Ward, Kebonsari Ward, Karangwingko Ward, Blandongan Kepel Ward, and Sekargadung Ward. “The worst in Tamanan, Kebonsari, and Karangwingko. In Tamanan, it reached adult shoulder height,” said Riska, a resident of Tamanan Ward.