Rob Flood Hits Dumai City, Riau

DUMAI - Tidal floods hit the Dumai City area in Riau Province, causing residents' settlements, public facilities, and roads to be flooded.

Hasanuddin, Sukajadi, Cempedak, Dock Yard, Sidorejo, and Pangkalan Sena streets in Dumai City were inundated due to tidal flooding.

"Today the flood is quite big, the water has reached the roads and housing that has never been flooded. The house is like a pond because water enters from the back and front. Many motorbikes are also stuck (flooded) and broke down," said Andre, a resident of the Jalan Hasanuddin area. quoted by Antara, Friday, November 5th.

Floods also caused public facilities such as schools, houses of worship, and traditional markets to be inundated.

Tidal floods are increasingly occurring in Dumai City. Previously the tidal flood came once a month, but now the tidal flood can come twice in a month.

Every time the tidal flood comes, residents must make tactics to secure the contents of their homes and drive vehicles on the road.

Mayor of Dumai Paisal said the local government is trying to reduce the risk of flooding by cleaning rivers and waterways and improving waste management.

"A number of areas have just experienced flooding due to heavy rains, now there is a tidal wave, and this is of course a government issue, how can this be overcome in a short time with the cooperation of all parties," said Paisal.

The mayor appealed to residents to support the local government's efforts to reduce the risk of flooding by keeping the environment clean and ensuring that waterways are free from garbage blockages.