Low Water Inundates Parts Of Residents' Houses On The Bank Of The Musi River

A building in the Gandus area, Palembang, which was submerged in the tidal water of the Musi River, Palembang, Friday (17/1/2025). (ANTARA/M IMAM PRAMANA)

PALEMBANG - A number of residents on the banks of the Musi River, Palembang, South Sumatra, said that currently the tide is submerging the house. Residents are worried that there will be meLATA animals such as snakes and lizards, in addition to being infected with skin disease.

"Yes, it's been this week that the tide has submerged our house, we are worried that there are many animals such as snakes and lizards," said Dewi, a resident on the banks of the Musi River, Gandus Village, Gandus District, Palembang, Antara, Friday, January 17.

The water level in the house reaches the knee of an adult, so there are many complaints about skin diseases such as itching on the feet. According to him, high tides do occur every year and will soak people's homes.

However, this year the tide could have occurred since 10:00 WIB in the morning and there were also follow-up pairs at night. He hopes for attention from the relevant government to help residents affected by the tidal flood of the Musi River.

Meanwhile, Lilis, another resident, also said the same thing. According to him, there are about 40 houses on the banks of the Musi River that were affected by the flood in the Gandus area, Palembang.

He also hopes for attention from the relevant government to help residents affected by the tidal flood of the Musi River.

Previously, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) of South Sumatra Province (Sumsel) stated that the tidal discharge of the Musi River reached up to four meters, so his party asked residents of Palembang City to be aware of puddles.

Head of the Analysis and Forecast Unit of the Palembang Meteorological Station SMB II Sinta Andayani said that starting today the Musi River's water discharge began to tide with a height of about four meters.

He added that the tide will be in duration starting at 08:00 WIB until 22:00 WIB.

His party appealed to residents to be vigilant and make places that exceed the water level limit and several areas, such as in Gandus and Kertapati, have started to have several houses that have started to be flooded.

The water level of the Musi River is also influenced by the flow of water discharge due to heavy rains in the districts of Muara Enim and Musi Rawas.

"Yes, we urge residents to be vigilant and make a high place exceeding the water level limit and some areas such as in Gandus and Kertapati have started to have several houses that have started to be flooded," he said.