Indonesian City Flooded in 'Blood-Red' Waters...Netizens Ask, "Is This a Sign of the Apocalypse?"

'Crimson Flood' Occurred in Pekalongan, Indonesia. Photo by McMenangSusilo (Twitter Capture)

[Asia Economy Reporter Hana Na] A city in Indonesia was submerged in 'blood-red' floodwaters.

On the 7th, according to social media (SNS) and foreign media such as the BBC, the village of Jenggot in Pekalongan City on Java Island, Indonesia, was recently covered by bright red floodwaters.

Currently, photos showing houses and roads submerged in crimson water are being shared on SNS.

Netizens who saw this reacted with comments like "Is this photoshopped?" and "Is this a symbol of the apocalypse? It's scary."

In response, local disaster authorities stated, "The photos and videos circulating on SNS are real," adding, "The crimson flood was caused by dye leaking from a batik factory, but the color will disappear soon as it mixes with rain."

Pekalongan City is famous for traditional batik textiles made using wax and dye, with many factories gathered there and a batik museum as well.

Due to recent heavy rains, the dye from the batik factories mixed with the rainwater, resulting in this appearance.

When floods occur in Pekalongan, it is common for the floodwaters to mix with batik dye; last month, the village was submerged in green water, and in the past, it has been flooded with blue and purple water as well.

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