We reported yesterday of the ongoing flood situation on the island of Java, Indonesia. East, Central and West Java regions of Indonesia had all seen heavy rainfall over several days. A landslide caused by flooding killed two people in Sukabumi regency, West Java . People had to evacuate from their homes and move to higher ground after flooding in villages in the areas around Bojonegoro, Tuban, Gresik and Mojokerto.
The flooding situation there has worsened, particularly in Bojonegoro and Gresik. Two rivers – Bengawan Solo and Lamong – have burst their banks, resulting in four deaths, two in Bojonegoro and two in Gresik.
Initially the floods in East Java affected around 43 villages. Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency today said that figure is now closer to 100 villages, all located in the areas around Bojonegoro, Tuban, Gresik, Mojokerto and also Lamongan.
The overflowing of the Bengawan Solo River has left areas of Bojonegoro, Tuban, and Lamongan underwater. The swelling of the Lamong River has affected areas near Mojokerto and Gresik.
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPPD) are working with local authorities (SKPD), combined with military, police and volunteers in order to carry out relief work and evacuations.
Heavy rains are still forecast for the region, particularly in the northern part of East Java. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency has warned people to remain alert.
According to National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPPD) figures, the numbers affacted are:
Bojonegoro
40 villages affected
1,771 houses flooded (823 in Padangan)
1,727 hectares of rice field inundated
Tuban
13 villages affected
2,214 homes flooded
Gresik
42 villages affected
7,957 homes flooded
Source: BNPD
