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| Flooding in HST submerged thousands of homes in Batu Benawa, Barabai, and Pandawan after heavy rain caused the Barabai River to overflow. |
Flooding hit three districts in Hulu Sungai Tengah (HST) Regency, South Kalimantan, on Monday after heavy rainfall since early morning caused rivers to overflow. The affected areas include Batu Benawa, Barabai, and Pandawan districts, where thousands of homes were inundated.
Fitriadi, Head of Emergency and Logistics at the HST Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and Fire Department, said authorities are still monitoring conditions in the field as water levels vary across locations.
“Our team is continuing field monitoring. Water levels differ in each area,” Fitriadi said in Barabai.
Heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow, flooding roads, yards, and residential areas. Flood conditions in Batu Benawa District have gradually started to recede.
Meanwhile, in Barabai District, water levels in several areas remain stable but show signs of increasing. In Pandawan District, floodwaters are still rising.
Fitriadi confirmed that as of Monday afternoon, there were no reports of fatalities or injuries caused by the flooding.
HST Regent Samsul Rizal personally visited several flood-affected locations. The local government also deployed joint personnel to clear tree branches, logs, and debris blocking river flows.
“We will clear the piled-up debris as soon as possible. When the river flow is blocked, water moves slowly and causes urban areas to flood,” Samsul Rizal said.
According to him, the Barabai River overflowed following intense rainfall since the previous day, affecting areas including Simpang Ulama, Sarigading, Kampung Kadi, Pasar Murakata, and Bungur.
The overflowing river also carried bamboo, tree branches, and debris that temporarily blocked water flow beneath bridges, including Dharma Bridge.
The regent confirmed that the blockage had been cleared by joint officers, volunteers from Balakar 654 Murakata, and local residents.
“The bamboo and tree debris have been removed. River flow has returned to normal, and the weather has improved,” he said.
Local authorities urged residents to remain alert for possible additional flooding and immediately contact emergency officers if urgent assistance is needed.
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