"Right now the flood is inundating thousands of houses in Citangkil and Jombang sub-districts," voluntary worker Samsul said.
The flood forced many residents to evacuate to school buildings, mosques and their relatives` houses, he said.
Most of the flood victims could not save their belongings due to the overflowing of Cimanak river, he said.
No injuries or fatalities have been reported in the flood.
"I, along with other volunteers have acted quickly to evacuate flood victims since Saturday night," he said.
The flood that swept through the two sub-districts on Sunday followed heavy rains overnight, he said.
The water level in the flood-affected areas was predicted to reach 1 m to 1.5 m.
He said so far none of flood victims had food difficulties as food assistance from the regional government, private companies and other parties continued to pour in.
"We hope that the assistance will continue to pour in to alleviate the economic burden of the flood victims," he said.
By Sunday evening, flood waters in several areas had shown no sign of receding.
Local resident Amin said the water level at Samangraya area in Citangkil sub-district might increase if rains continued to fall in the area. (*)
Editor: Kunto Wibisono
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