Heavy Rain Causes 10 Spots In Malang City To Flood

Malang city is flooded (PHOTO via ANTARA)

MALANG - Heavy rains that flushed the area of Malang City, East Java caused flooding at 10 points. It was also reported that a mosque building was damaged by being struck by lightning.

Head of the Malang City Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Alie Mulyanto, said there were 10 points that were inundated by floods, the majority of which were in the northern part of Malang City.

"For inundation, there are approximately 10 points. It is temporary, the majority are in the northern area of Malang City," he said, quoted by Antara, Monday, October 25.

Alie explained that several points that experienced flooding, including the Soekarno Hatta area, and Jalan Ahmad Yani. The heavy rain in Malang City which lasted for approximately one hour also increased the river's water discharge.

However, Alie continued, the flood inundation caused by the high rainfall gradually receded when the rain subsided. Currently, he continued, the conditions have been declared safe, and there are no more puddles of water.

He added that the impact of heavy rain accompanied by lightning also damaged the roof of one of the mosques on Jalan Mergan, Blok D Village, RT12/11, Tanjung Rejo Village, Sukun District.

As a result of being struck by lightning, said Alie, the minaret and ceiling of the Al-Barokah Mosque collapsed. The mosque suffered damage to the roof and also to the lights inside the building.

The Malang City area is currently on alert to face the potential for hydrometeorological disasters. Malang City Government has made preparations to deal with natural disasters.

The Malang City Government, together with the regional leadership communication forum (forkopimda) with the community, are currently increasing synergies to increase awareness in the event of a hydrometeorological natural disaster.

Malang City has the potential for natural disasters, including floods, landslides, and hurricanes. Last week, heavy rains that flushed the Malang City area also caused at least 25 points to experience flooding.