Hurricane Franklin, Indonesian Embassy Urges Indonesian Citizens In Dominica And Haiti To Install Alert Radar

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JAKARTA - Indonesian citizens (WNI) in the Dominican Republic and Haiti are advised to be aware of Hurricane Franklin which hit the two countries. "“KBRI Havana has established communication with Indonesian citizens living in the Dominican Republic and Haiti to ensure their safety from Hurricane Franklin which befell the region," said Director of Protection for Indonesian Citizens and BHI Ministry of Foreign Affairs Judha Nugraha via text message, quoted from Antara, Thursday, August 24. Based on the records of the Indonesian Embassy in Havana, whose accreditation areas include the two Caribbean island countries, recorded 11 Indonesian citizens in the Dominican Republic and 11 Indonesian citizens in Haiti. "In direct communication by the Indonesian Ambassador in Havana with Indonesian citizens, so far no one has been affected by Hurricane Franklin and they are all in a safe condition," said Judha. The Indonesian Embassy has also appealed to all Indonesian citizens to remain careful and continue to monitor information and directions from local authorities.

Tropical Storm Franklin caused heavy floods and landslides in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday (23/8) after hitting the southern region of the country. The natural disaster has killed at least one person and left two others missing. Hurricane Franklin also caused heavy rain for several hours in Haiti.