INFOKU, BLORA - Light to moderate rain poured down on the Blora area this morning (26/5).
The potential for further flooding is lurking, BPBD is on standby, considering the previous flooding was caused by rain that has not stopped.
"Rain fell evenly across the region this morning with light to moderate intensity," said TRC BPBD Blora Agung Triyono.
Tri said that his party had not received any reports of further flooding, but his party had prepared equipment and officers.
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Considering that the flood that occurred a week ago was due to high and long-lasting rainfall.
"There is no information yet (about further flooding), we are ready to put equipment and officers on standby," he said.
Niam, a resident of Blora confirmed that the flood had occurred since 07.00 WIB. In his area in Blora District, until 09.00 WIB it had gradually subsided.
"It rained in the morning, but it didn't stop immediately, it's still drizzling now," he said.
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Until now, the rain that caused the flash flood has become homework that needs to be resolved by the Blora Regency Government.
The decreasing green cover and shallowing of the river are suspected to be the cause of the flood.
The district government has begun tree planting efforts in the Sendang area.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) had previously issued an early warning of potential moderate to heavy rain in several areas of Central Java, including Blora.
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Blora residents are urged to remain vigilant, especially in lowland areas and riverbanks. (Endah/ IST )
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