7 Grobogan Bank Collapse, Road and Train Line Repairs are Being Held
SEMARANG - Floods that hit Grobogan Regency, Central Java, resulted in the collapse of seven embankments at a number of points. The normalization of land and railway routes continues to be rushed.
The Acting Head of the Central Java BPBD, Bergas Catur Sasi Penanggungan, said that the handling of the breached embankment was being rushed so that the puddles could immediately recede and the residents' activities could return to normal.
"Of the seven embankments that have collapsed, we hope that the handling can be completed immediately. Currently, repair efforts are continuing," Bergas said in his statement, Wednesday, February 18.
According to Bergas, the road that was closed due to flooding is now being handled by repairing the road and strengthening the embankment. Urk soil material is piled up to form a road body, then it is planned to be coated with asphalt so that the road can be used again by vehicles.
Meanwhile, the railway line that was previously submerged is no longer flooded. However, train operations are still awaiting technical inspection from the railway.
"If it is submerged in water, the strength of the rail construction must be checked first. The feasibility of the line is a priority before the train passes," said Bergas.
Previously, Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi immediately moved to deal with the flood that submerged a number of areas in Grobogan Regency. All regional apparatus organizations (OPD) of the Central Java Provincial Government were mobilized to ensure that the basic needs of the affected residents were met and emergency handling was fast.
Ahmad Luthfi said cross-departmental coordination had been carried out since the beginning of the incident. He emphasized that the provincial government was fully present in the field to help the district government and the community.
"All provincial OPDs have descended to the location. Since the first day of the incident, the team immediately moved according to their respective duties," said Luthfi.