Makassar, May 10 -- Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini, has praised the solidarity shown by all parties in handling the flood and landslide in Luwu District, South Sulawesi Province.

While inspecting a number of locations in Pajang Village, Latimojong Sub-district, on Friday, the minister said that though the terrain is quite difficult to reach, the emergency response to the disasters has proceeded well.

"The location is very difficult (to reach), but all (parties) are very united. Actually, the terrain is quite tough. I have been to disaster areas several times, this is one of the most difficult," she expounded in a statement issued here on Friday.

She asked residents to not worry about scarcity of food and other necessities ...