Three children die in floods

Three children die in floods

SEMARANG: Heavy rains over Central Java all through Tuesday
have caused flooding in Surakarta and Kudus, where three children
were drowned.

Thousands of residents had to flee to higher ground while
schools and shops were closed on Wednesday. A local official said
five subdistricts in Kudus and six in Surakarta were affected by
the flooding.

Surakarta Mayor Imam Sutejo said communal kitchens were built
for those in various shelters. In addition, dozens of search and
rescue workers were deployed to help residents evacuate flooded
areas. (har)