Floods Submerge 775 Homes in Langkat, North Sumatra

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Kamis, 1 Januari 1970 07:00 WIB

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TEMPO.CO, Langkat - Floods submerged at least 775 homes and rice fields, and damaged a dyke in Langkat District, North Sumatra Province, according to Irwan Sahri, head of the Langkat disaster mitigation office.


The flooding was caused by incessant heavy rains which also triggered a landslide in Setungkit village, Wampu sub-district, Sahri said on Monday.


Read also: Typhoon Floods Japan Airport, Damages Other Infrastructure


Among the worst affected sub-districts were Stabat, Sei Lepah, and Secanggang.


The flooding also triggered Kapak Keruk River to spill over its bank in Secanggang, and inundated farming areas measuring 30 hectares in Stabat.


The disaster mitigation office has temporary repaired the flood-damaged dyke, with the support of local villagers.


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