Jambi: At least 16 villages in Batanghari Regency, Jambi Province, were inundated, as the Batanghari River overflowed its bank since the past one week.
"Some 16 villages in six areas are affected by the flooding," Samral, secretary of the Batanghari Disaster Mitigation Office (BPBD), stated here on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
The flood-affected villages, including Benteng and Sengkati in Mersam, are located along the bank of Batanghari River.
The other flooded villages are Olak Jong, Olak Besar, Aur Gading, and Karmeo in Batin XXIV; Danau Embat Village in Maro Sebo Ilir; Rambutan Masam and Ampelu villages in Muara Tembesi, and Pasar Baru in Muara Bulian.
According to Samral, these villages are prone to flooding since they are located in the river basin area of Batanghari River.
The local authorities have urged people living along the riverbank to remain vigilant during the current rainy season, as the water being discharged by Batanghari River can increase dramatically at any time due to water coming from the river’s upstream area.
The country is currently experiencing a wet rainy season after being hit by prolonged dry spell during last year's dry season. (Antara)
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