35 Points In Padang Flooded, Walkot: Rainfall Is Still High In The Next Few Days

The Mayor of Padang, Hendri Septa, appealed to his citizens to remain alert to the potential for heavy rain in the next few days. A number of areas in West Sumatra, including Padang, have been flooded since yesterday.

"Based on the information from the BMKG that I got, the rainfall may still be high in the next few days. For that, I hope that the people of Padang City will remain vigilant," he said in Padang, West Sumatra, Saturday, July 15, confiscated by Antara.

According to the rainfall accompanied by strong winds, it will trigger a disaster. Among them are floods, fallen trees, landslides and others.

"When there is heavy rain that has the potential for flooding, residents should immediately save themselves," he said.

Hendri also appealed to people living in the vicinity of the hilly area to be careful and leave their homes temporarily when heavy rains occur accompanied by strong winds.

Once again, the Padang City Government and I ask people who live in hilly areas. If there is rain with high intensity to be careful and leave the house," he said.

According to him, this aims to minimize unwanted incidents such as landslides that occur in the Gang I area, RT 03/09, Muhajirin Mosque.

"We only ask to leave the house for a while. As we know, these hills have great potential and are prone to landslides and everything related to disasters, is unpredictable. However, it would be better to avoid being away from all dangers," he said.

Previously, heavy rain accompanied by strong winds occurred in Padang City from Thursday, July 13 night until Friday, July 14 afternoon. As a result, 35 points in Padang were flooded.

In addition to the flood, there were landslides at 8 points and fallen trees that hit roads and houses at 7 points.

The Padang City Government itself has deployed assistance for flood victims in its area. In addition to providing as many as 1,650 ready-to-eat food packages to refugees, they also strive to prepare public kitchens.

"We are also trying to prepare a public kitchen in a temporary shelter location. Then provide assistance such as food, shelter, and so on," he said.