Tidal Floods on Lancang and Pari Islands Gradually Recede

Tidal floods that inundated several areas on Pari and Lancang islands, Pari Island Urban Village, South Thousand Islands Su-district, Thousand Island since December 4 have gradually receded.

Pari Island Urban Village Acting Head, Muhammad Ardian said, until 10 AM, the water level today only left aroun d 10-15 centimeters.

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"Alhamdulillah, everything is relatively safe and people who take refuge have returned to their homes," he expressed, Tuesday (12/7).

He explained, areas affected by tidal floods were RT 01/01, RT 01/03, RT 02/03 and RT 03/03 on Lancang Island. while RT 01/04 and RT 04/04 on Pari Island.

"On December 4, the flooding reached 70 centimeters to 1.5 meters height and locals had to take refuge," he explained.

To avoid a similar disaster, he added, a soup kitchen and refugee camp had been set up in the yard of the Pari Island Urban Village Office.

"This is indeed a natural event due to high tides. So, it has become our focus by doing disaster mitigation because the high tide is erratic," he stated.