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Friday, November 22, 2013

Floods and Landslides in North Gorontalo

Heavy rain caused floods and landslides in Gorontalo on 22 November 2013 evening. The floods affected 11 villages across three sub districts in North Gorontalo District.

In Gentuma Raya Sub District, the floods affected at least 1,471 persons in Ipilo Village,  761 persons in Molongota Village, and 450 persons in Coklat Village.  

In Tomiloto Sub District,  the floods affected 503 persons in Leyad Village,  1,002 persons in Bubode Village,  692 persons in Milayo Village,  and 1,001 persons in Jembatan Merah Village.

In Kewandang Sub District, the floods affected 1,637 persons in Pentolo Village,  1,419 persons in Motilongo Village, and at least 2,239 persons in Titidu Village.

The heavy rain caused riverwater to overflow houses along the riverbanks.  District BPBD already work together with local police, military,  and community to clean up the debris as the floods subsided.

Source : BNPB,  North Gorontalo BPBD

-Nova Ratnanto

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