Medan Is Flooding Again, Deli River Overflows After Heavy Rain

MEDAN - High rainfall has flooded the area of Jalan Brigjen Katamso, Medan Maimun, Medan City.

From the observation at the location behind Gang Merdeka, the flood was still 30 cm high. At some points, the floods began to recede.

A resident named Thomas said the floods began inundating the settlements at around 05.00 a.m. local time.

"Around 5 o'clock in the morning, the flood started", he said, Thursday, May 6.

This flood was the result of the overflow of the Deli River which could not accommodate the water discharge after heavy rains.

"It rained heavily last night. So it is flooding", he said.

Floods often occur in this area. Moreover, every heavy rainfalls.

Thomas hopes that Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution will complete the flood management program.

"Moreover, this area often experiences high floods at the end of each year", he said.

At some points, the floods have receded. Currently, residents are starting to clean up the remaining mud that was carried by the river's overflowing water.

Currently, residents are seen starting to clean up the remaining mud due to the overflow of water from the river.