Hanoi (VNA) - Thousands of people in Indonesia's province of Gorontalowere forced to go out of their homes after floodwaters, reportedly reaching aheight of nearly 1.5 meters, have been submerging residential areas.
According to Gorontalo's Disaster Mitigation Agency, at least 43 villages inthe province's Gorontalo city and Bone Bolango district were hit by significantfloods due to heavy rains.
Several areas in Gorontalo city have been affectedby the flood.
According to data provided by the disaster mitigation agency, the waters forced5,250 residents in Bugis, 4,010 in Tenda, 2,358 in Ipilo, and 1,000 in Botu, toflee their homes.
The residents affected by the floods are currently evacuated to sheltersprovided by the provincial administration, the agency said./.
According to Gorontalo's Disaster Mitigation Agency, at least 43 villages inthe province's Gorontalo city and Bone Bolango district were hit by significantfloods due to heavy rains.
Several areas in Gorontalo city have been affectedby the flood.
According to data provided by the disaster mitigation agency, the waters forced5,250 residents in Bugis, 4,010 in Tenda, 2,358 in Ipilo, and 1,000 in Botu, toflee their homes.
The residents affected by the floods are currently evacuated to sheltersprovided by the provincial administration, the agency said./.
VNA
