Some of the residents who were originally evacuated have been able to return home, because the flood has gradually receded
Demak (ANTARA) – Weather modification technology (TMC) operations to divert clouds and plumes containing water to other places to reduce the potential impact of flooding in Demak Regency are starting to show results, said Acting Governor of Central Java Nana Sudjana.
“The diversion of clouds containing water, especially in the upper reaches of the Wulan River, around Blora and Salatiga. Thank God, the weather is now clear, the river is returning to normal,” he said accompanied by the Regent of Demak Eisti’anah when inspecting the Wulan River embankment which had just been filled in Demak, Friday.
He revealed that the TMC operation was an anticipatory measure related to the still high intensity of rainfall.
Regarding the left embankment of the Wulan River, he said, it had been completely patched, so it had now been closed on the seventh day since it broke.
The flooding that occurred in Karanganyar District was partly due to the large river embankment breaking at two points. With a drop width of 20 meters and a length of 33 meters.
“The closure of the embankment was initially temporary. Today, February 16 2024, strengthening was carried out. It is possible that in two days the embankment will strengthen,” he said.
After the embankment was closed, gradually the flood waters that previously inundated settlements and rice fields began to recede.
In fact, he said, standing water in residential areas currently ranges from 10-50 centimeters (Cm). There are also some that have completely receded.
In order to accelerate the receding of flood waters, 22 units of water suction pump machines were deployed.
In fact, there are five additional units of water suction pump machines from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) and the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) to continue suction and the water is discharged into the Wulan River.
The Regent of Demak, Eisti’anah, added that some of his residents who were initially in refugee camps were able to return home, because the flood was gradually receding.
“Of course, they didn’t return home together because they were adjusting whether the floodwaters at their house had really receded or not,” he said.
He hopes that the deployment of dozens of water suction pump machines can speed up the receding of the flood so that residents can immediately return to their homes to carry out their activities as before.
Reporter: Akhmad Nazaruddin
Editor: M. Tohamaksun
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