Flooding Lands Residents Of Cold Water Nagari Residents In Solok: Agricultural Land Inundated, Traffic Blocked

JAKARTA - The overflowing water of the Cold Air River and Batang Hari River has flooded the settlements of Nagari Air Cold residents in Lembah Gumanti District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra Province, said an official from the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD).

Head of BPBD Solok Armen said on Saturday night that the flood had also caused agricultural land to be inundated and had hampered vehicle traffic on national highways in the area.

"Alhamdulillah, so far, based on the information we have gathered, there have been no casualties as a result of the disaster," he said.

"Currently residents together (officers) BPBD, firefighters, and other SKPD are trying to help clean the facilities, public facilities, and public houses from mud," he added.

He appealed to residents not to panic but remain vigilant and prepared to anticipate the impact of flooding.