Puting Beliung Terjang Areas In 4 Districts In Sumbawa

JAKARTA - A tornado hit certain areas in four sub-districts in Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Monday, November 9.

Head of BPBD Sumbawa Regency, A Rahim, who was confirmed by journalists, said that as a result of the tornado, three people were injured and a number of buildings were damaged.

"There are dozens of houses and public facilities damaged and three people injured," he said as quoted by Antara, Tuesday, November 10.

He said that the four sub-districts that were affected by the tornado were in Alas Barat District, consisting of 12 houses, 1 school unit (SMAN 1 Alba) and 1 health center unit in Lekong Village, 23 houses in Usar Mapin Village, 30 houses in Labuhan Mapin Village. , 17 houses in Gontar Village and 15 houses, 1 mosque unit, 1 musala unit in Gontar Baru Village. Even in Usar Mapin Village, 2 houses collapsed.

Then Alas Subdistrict which caused the Marente Village Office to collapse in front (fussy and the roof fell). Buer Subdistrict 1 house collapsed, 3 houses with roof lifted by the wind, 1 house tilted and 6 houses damaged walls. Meanwhile, in Labuhan Badas District, several houses were damaged.

Apart from houses and public facilities that suffered minor to severe damage, there were also a number of victims in Alas District. Namely, 3 victims were injured, 2 of them were children aged 8 years.

"The wounded 3 people, including 2 children aged 8 years are quite severe and have been referred to the Sumbawa Regional Hospital. This accident occurred while the distribution of BST from the Post Office at the Marente Village Office was underway," he explained.

He explained, the action being taken by BPBD Sumbawa is monitoring through social media to monitor current developments. Alerting personnel to anticipate other events that will occur at any time. Including preparing logistics to distribute to disaster victims.