Jakarta: President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo officially inaugurated four road segments in Magelang Regency, Central Java, designated as evacuation routes for the surrounding communities near Mount Merapi.
“The Muntilan, Keningar, Sukomarmur, and Petung Pakis roads are evacuation routes for Merapi and they are now completed,” President Jokowi said during his visit in Magelang, as reported by news agency Antara on Monday.
Mount Merapi, located on the border of Yogyakarta and Central Java, emitted hot clouds three times on Sunday, as reported by the Geological Disaster Technology Research and Development Center (BPPTKG). There were no casualties.
The government has set aside Rp 14.6 trillion in the national budget for road repairs and construction in 2023. For Central Java Province, a total of Rp 1.36 trillion has been earmarked to repair and build 40 road segments.
