Social Minister Risma Emphasizes The Importance Of Mitigation To Overcome Floods In West Kalimantan

Social Minister Tri Rismaharini/PHOTO VIA ANTARA

SINTANG - Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini said that preventive or mitigation measures were needed to overcome the frequent flooding in a number of areas in West Kalimantan.

"He said this flood was the most severe, so there needs to be mitigation or prevention efforts so that floods don't happen like this, at least reduce them," said Risma when reviewing the flood location in Sintang, West Kalimantan, quoted by Antara, Wednesday, November 3.

Risma said that what needs to be done is not only prevention, but also anticipation for the next hundred years.

"If it is not anticipated, the condition will be even more severe," said Risma, who was accompanied by the Chairman of the DPR's Commission V, Lasarus.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of Commission V of the DPR, Lasarus, said that the arrival of the Minister of Social Affairs was essentially to see the urgent needs (emergency) in flood-stricken areas.

"Representing the people of West Kalimantan, we appreciate the Minister's visit, this is extraordinary for her concern," said Lasarus.

Regarding infrastructure damage due to flooding, Lasarus said it would be discussed across ministries.

In addition to reviewing the location of the flood, Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini and her entourage also handed over assistance to residents affected by the flood.

The flood that submerged Sintang and its surroundings occurred since a week ago, resulting in paralyzed community activities, even the Sintang-Melawi Regency road access was cut off due to flooding.