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JAKARTA - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that no Indonesian citizens (WNI) were victims of flash floods that hit New York, United States.

"The Indonesian Consulate General in New York has coordinated with local authorities and the Indonesian community. Until now, no Indonesian citizens have been victims of the flash flood," said Director of Protection for Indonesian Citizens and BHI of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Judha Nugraha, quoted from Antara, Sunday, October 1.

Previously, the Indonesian Consulate General had also conveyed an appeal to the Indonesian people to be careful and always monitor information from local authorities.

If you face a state of emergency, said Judha, Indonesian citizens are asked to immediately contact 911 and the Indonesian Consulate General's hotline New York + 1 347 806 9279.

Flash floods hit New York City and its surroundings on Friday, September 29. The disaster paralyzed most of the activities and activities of the people of New York because it had an impact on slowing down public transportation services such as subways and buses.

Floods due to heavy rains also caused around 1,000 flight delays from John F Kennedy, La Guardia, and Merdeka airports.

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in response to heavy rains and floods in New York City, Hudson Valley, and Long Island.


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