Jumat, 06 April 2012

Prevent Flooding of Ourselves

Flooding is the inundation in the event of a flood plain as a result of water runoff and river discharge caused by water flowing in the river exceeds the capacity of pengalirannya. In addition due to river runoff, floodwaters can also occur due to local rainfall where puddles occur; and due to the high tide of the sea. These three events can occur simultaneously or separately.
Floods became popular in almost the same time, several cities and districts in Indonesia was forced to run into this disaster.

Flooding is not familiar to people living in flood plains or adjacent to the river. Baleendah as well as with the community, especially the village Cieunteung Baleendah so close to the river Citarum. every rainy season arrives, the Baleendah must always be ready and alert to the possibility of flooding, because the river water can overflow quickly and submerged settlements.

But because it lies between the intersection area of the river Cisangkuy Banjaran, rivers of Majalaya, and overflow from the northern city of Bandung, flood areas Baleendah also result from the act of their own community. Lack of public awareness of environmental hygiene is another factor of causing catastrophic flooding. dispose of waste in vain, and not a few people who throw garbage directly into the river. so that, when the rainy season like now the water would be very easy to go up to the surface. Not to mention the lack of attention the government will care and maintenance of the river. Dredging of the river is rarely done so as to make the river more shallow, and the ability of the river to collect rain water to be reduced.

In 2009 alone, more than 500 homes were flooded with water reaching a height of 2 meters. number of victims of severe floods in those displaced can not concentrate on one point only. some point be a place of refuge among the flood victims are Taman Kota Baleendah Branch Board and the Office of the Democratic Party of Indonesia Bandung regency.

Flooding is a state that has been very friendly with people Baleendah. However, the need for change towards a better future for the next generation. Therefore, there must be a solution and countermeasures to cope with floods that started from ourselves. For example, the small-instill awareness of the importance of protecting the environment and its maintenance. government's role is very necessary to realize the flood-free areas.

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