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Jakarta –
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) said that more than 50 years had passed without major flooding in South Kalimantan (Kalsel). Now the river is overflowing, causing flooding in 10 districts and cities.
“Today I am reviewing the floods in South Kalimantan province which occurred in almost 10 regencies and cities. This is a major flood that probably has not occurred in South Kalimantan for over 50 years. The rainfall is very high for almost 10 consecutive days the capacity of the Barito River, which normally has a capacity for 230 million cubic meters, currently enters 2,100 million cubic meters of water, which is why it is overflowing in 10 regencies and cities, ”said Jokowi when reviewing the locations affected by floods in South Kalimantan, as broadcast on the YouTube account of the Presidential Secretariat Monday (1/18/2021).
Jokowi revealed his reasons for looking directly at the flood-affected places in South Kalimantan. Jokowi wants to ensure that the infrastructure repair process is carried out correctly.
“The first is about the damage to the infrastructure that did occur. There are several bridges that have collapsed as we can see behind this, this is also one of the bridges that collapsed due to flooding and I have asked the Minister of Public Works to in 3-4 days to complete the mobility of goods distribution is not disturbed, ”said Jokowi.
Jokowi also mentioned evacuation and flood management in South Kalimantan. According to Jokowi, the problems in the field have been handled properly.
Then the third is related to logistics for refugees, which is important because almost 20 thousand people are in refugee camps, so it is important that we look at these 3 things. So that any deficiencies that exist can be assisted by the central government, in addition to the logistics in Indonesia. provincial, district and municipal governments, “Jokowi said.
Finally, Jokowi also expressed his condolences for the victims who died in the flood disaster in South Kalimantan. “I would like to express my deep regret for the victims who died in the floods in South Kalimantan. I hope the families who have been left behind have patience and sincerity,” Jokowi said.
(knv / knv)
