Prevent Floods In The Rainy Season, The NTT Provincial Government Will Build Dams In The North Region Of Timor Island

East Nusa Tenggara Provincial Governor Viktor Bungtilu Laiskodat. BETWEEN

East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Provincial Governor Viktor Bungtilu Laiskodat said the government would build a dam in the northern region of Timor Island as an effort to control floods during the rainy season. "Regarding the control of rainfall that causes flooding in Kupang Regency, in the future the NTT Provincial Government and Kupang Regency together with the central government will plan to build dams in rivers in the northern part of Timor Island to stem the flow of rivers," he said in Kupang, NTT, Antara, Thursday, January 5. Viktor said this was related to the government's efforts to anticipate flash flood disasters such as those that hit several areas in Kupang Regency. With the dam, the river flow can be dammed so as to anticipate overflowing water during the rainy season. "If the water has been dammed, Kupang Regency has abundant water storage and in addition to preventing flooding during the rainy season, the community will also have no water difficulties during the dry season," he said. He said the stored water can be used for the development of the agricultural sector because the construction of dams is useful not only to prevent flooding but also to agriculture. "Seeing the current conditions, in the future the bridge will not be built again, but will build a dam. The construction of the bridge will be adjusted to certain conditions and needs," he said. Viktor appreciated all those who have helped evacuate the community, to the construction of disaster posts and repair of bridges in an emergency so that motorcycles can pass. He also hopes that people who are affected by the disaster after flood management is completed so that they can resume activities in agricultural business activities by optimizing the use of existing agricultural land through corn planting. "The NTT Provincial Government through the Agriculture Service will provide assistance such as seeds and others to support this," said Governor Viktor.