Surabaya Floods Again, Deputy Walkot Affirms Handling Must Be Thorough

Deputy Mayor of Surabaya Armuji/PHOTO VIA ANTARA

SURABAYA - Deputy Mayor of Surabaya Armuji said that the solution to the problem of flooding and inundation due to heavy rains in the City of Heroes, East Java, cannot be done partially, but must be comprehensive and systemic.

"We ask the sub-district head and his staff to register residents affected by the floods in Medokan Semampir to be given intervention in the form of food assistance," said Deputy Mayor (Wawali) Armuji when visiting villages that were still flooded by rain and overflowing Kali Londho River in Medokan Semampir, Surabaya. reported by Antara, Friday, March 11.

It is known that heavy rain for approximately one hour in Surabaya City on Thursday (10/3) night resulted in a number of areas being flooded, such as in the South Surabaya area including Jalan Margorejo, Jalan Kendangsari and Jalan Siwalan Kerto.

In addition, puddles of water submerged protocol roads such as Jalan Ahmad Yani, Jalan Jemursari, Jalan Wonokromo, Jalan Gunungsari, Jalan Kenjeran, Jalan Governor Suryo, Jalan Prof Mustopo, Jalan Dharmawangsa, Jalan Pasarkembang to Jalan Demak were flooded.

Even in various villages, there were also floods when the drainage channels were no longer strong enough to accommodate them. On Friday morning, the Medokan Semampir area, Sukolilo District, next to the Keputih Public Cemetery (TPU) was also still inundated by the overflowing Kali Londho River.

"Incidentally, the area here is affected by the overflow of the Kali Londho River, the intensity of which has increased due to the flow of water and heavy rain. Meanwhile, the embankment has only been installed from the sack. Furthermore, the long term will be normalized," he said.

According to him, the Surabaya City Water Resources and Highways Service has prepared 61 pump houses throughout the Surabaya area. At least 150 pumps have been prepared in a number of flood-prone points.

"In the Medokan Semampir area, there are about 54 houses affected by the flood according to the list submitted by Mrs. Lia as the head of the RT. We will immediately take steps," he said.