"This time the flood is very bad."Gorontalo, Sulawesi (ANTARA News) - A flood inundated hundreds of houses in several parts of Gorontalo city on Sunday night following heavy rains in the past few days.
The flood affected Siendeng, Biawu and Tenda in Hulonthalangi sub district, Amir, a local resident, said here Monday.
A number of flood victims evacuated themselves to safer places because the flood could get worse.
"This time the flood is very bad, forcing us to move our belongings to higher grounds," he stated.
The flash flood was also triggered by the overflowing of Bulango River.
Flood victims hope that the local authorities would send relief aid.
"We cannot sleep tonight. I hope the local authorities would do something in response to this disaster," Akri, another resident, said.
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