Acting Regent of North Kolaka (Kolut), Southeast Sulawesi, Parinringi said there were 120 houses submerged in floods due to heavy rains in the area.

The Regent said that there were three sub-districts that were affected by the flood, namely Ngapa District, Tiwu District, and Lasusua District.

"The three areas were the most affected, causing hundreds of houses to be flooded," Parinringi said as quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, May 2.

During the visit, he asked the Public Works Service (PU) to immediately deal with the situation. Excavators have also been deployed to help several jobs due to the flood.

Several actions have been taken, including excavations for submerged roads and pumping water. The plan is for the team to build roads and repair several locations that cause flooding today, "said Parinringi.

In Tahibua Village, Tiwu District, there are around 60 houses that were flooded. Meanwhile, in Lapai Village, about 120 houses were flooded.

"We will work hard to help flood victims and ensure that the actions taken can reduce the adverse effects they have," Parinringi said.

The Regent also hopes that the relevant agencies can ensure security and comfort for residents affected by the flood as soon as possible.

"I hope that all the efforts that have been made will help flood victims and ensure their safety and comfort," he said.

The Kolut Regency Government (Pemkab) will continue to cooperate with all relevant parties to deal with the flood situation and ensure that the Kolut Regency area can recover from the flood impact immediately.


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