DPRD Asks Kotim Regency Government To Pay More Attention To Flood Victims

Floods in East Kotawaringin/Photo: Antara

SAMPIT - Member of the DPRD Kotawaringin Timur, Central Kalimantan, Darmawati asked the district government to quickly respond to the condition of the people who are currently flood victims. ," said Darmawati in Sampit, Friday, May 27. Currently, several areas in East Kotawaringin have been hit by floods. The high rainfall in the last few days which coincided with high tides on the Mentaya River is suspected to be the cause of the flooding that submerged the settlements. The water level in several areas in the southern region, such as in the Districts of Mentaya Hilir Utara, Mentaya Hilir Selatan and Teluk Sampit, rose high when the river was still running. install. The condition gets worse if it rains at the same time. One of the villages that was flooded is Natai Baru Village, North Mentaya Hilir District. Floods in this village have occurred in the last four days due to overflowing rivers in the area. This condition has also become a concern for Darmawati, who is a legislator from the constituencies of Mentaya Hilir Utara, Mentaya Hilir Selatan, Teluk Sampit and Pulau Hanaut. most of their profession is farming. For this reason, it is necessary to record data to find out who needs assistance, especially basic needs. "The budget allocated for unexpected expenditures this year is quite large, namely Rp. 5 billion. So don't let people who are experiencing disasters not be helped. Please pay attention to this," said Darmawati was quoted by Antara. Meanwhile, as a result of monitoring, the tide season for the Mentaya River is indeed high. As in several locations on Jalan Baamang I, Baamang Hulu Sub-district, Baamang District, the tide almost reaches the road. Likewise, tributaries of the Mentaya River such as the Sampit River in Bagendang Tengah Village, Mentaya Hilir Utara District. When the river is high, the water soaks the yard of the residents' houses which are in a lower position.