Lembata Regent Set Disaster Emergency Response Status Until 17 April

JAKARTA - The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) conveyed that the Regent of Lembata, NTT, Eliaser Yentji Sunur has established an emergency response status for handling flash floods, landslides, and tidal waves which will take effect April 4 to 17, 2021

The stipulation was contained in the Lembata Regent Decree Number 326, dated April 5, 2021.

Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information, and Communication Center, Raditya Jati, in a written statement in Jakarta, Tuesday said that this was done as an effort to deal with the flash flood disaster that occurred in Lembata Regency, NTT.

Flash floods caused by tidal waves on April 2-5, 2021 accompanied by high-intensity rain-affected six sub-districts, including Ile Ape, East Ile Ape, Lebatukan, Omesuri, Buyasuri, and Wulandoni Districts.

"It is hoped that the determination of this emergency response status can accelerate the recovery and stability of economic activity and smooth transportation for the community and affected areas", he said.

Based on data compiled by the BNPB Operations Control Center, there are six points of refugee camps for affected residents, including SMP Sabar Subur Betun, SDK Betun 1 and 2, SDI Wemalae Betun, SDI Bakateu, and SDI Kletek.

Besides, there is one main postal point located in the hall of the Regent's Office and one field post point at the Waipukang Community Health Center.

Meanwhile, according to a report by the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), most areas in Indonesia have the potential to experience extreme weather in the period 3-9 April 2021.

BNPB continues to urge residents to always be alert and alert to the potential for this extreme weather.