Flood Hits Sampang, Madura Island

Sampang, E Java (Antara) - A flood hit Sampang City, Madura Island, East Java, on Thursday, as Kemuning River overflowed following incessant heavy rains since Wednesday. Floodwaters reaching a height of up to one meter, submerged hundreds of houses and schools, Akh Fauzan of the Sampang disaster mitigation office, said here, Thursday. Local authorities with the support of military and police personnel have closely monitored the flood-affected areas as rains continued to fall. (*)