Tidal Wave Still Threatens Sikka, Flores

Tide in the Sikka district, East Nusa Tenggara, continue to threaten residents in the northern part of the settlement area.

Until this week, the number of buildings reported as a result hit by tidal waves swept away as many as 156 units, scattered in the Village Waioti, Talibura, Nangahale andIsland Breadfruit.

While residents who evacuated continue to grow, reaching 500 inhabitants. "A tidal wave continues to hit northern coastal region. The last report, there are 24 homes on the island which was devastated by the Breadfruit brunt of the waves caused by HurricaneVince, "said Head of Sikka District Disaster Management Agency, Heribertus Elbow,Tuesday, January 18, 2011.

He said the government helped the TNI from Kodim 1603/Sikka and Youth Disaster Preparedness (Tagana) since Tuesday morning, making efforts dike repair a damagedretaining the waves in order to anticipate the tidal wave is greater.
"Levees that are made are expected to withstand the brunt of the waves and minimizedamage to people's houses," he said.

Regent Sikka, Sosimus Mitang said the government would help the Island peopleBreadfruit, which is still isolated by ocean waves that reached six feet.

"The team has been idle for distributing emergency groceries. But the weather was so bad that aid can not be delivered, "said Sosimus.

Dozens of refugees reportedly began suffering from ill infants, thus requiring emergencyassistance. "The government is already delivering mosquito nets, clean water, stove,rice and food for the victims," said Sosimus.