Suherdjoko, Semarang – Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo said the floods, land subsidence and landslides seen in many places in the province had lead to Rp 1 trillion (US$82 million) in losses.

Ganjar said he had requested the central government's assistance to cope with the problem. "I personally made a request to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono during his recent visit to Pekalongan," he said.

Ganjar also acknowledged that in some regions, residents had not received proper assistance from the local administration. He said he was aware of the situation as many of the flood victims had informed him.

The governor then asked all officials to make emergency telephone numbers better known to the public so that people knew who to call in an emergency.(dic)