Wind Blow Damaged Dozens Of Houses In Sangihe, North Sulawesi, A Telkomsel Tower Collapsed

SANGIHE - The house of Arading Bengke's family in Bira Village, Central Tabukan District, Sangihe was damaged when a Telkomsel tower collapsed due to the wind.

"We received reports from the public that a house was damaged by a Telkomsel tower which collapsed due to the wind," said Head of Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Sangihe Rivo Pudihang, in Tahuna, as quoted by Antara, Monday, April 19.

No casualties. Meanwhile, the losses are still being collected. The wind and rain also knocked down a number of trees that hit people's houses.

"Fallen trees occurred in several places including Tahuna, Manganitu, and West Tahuna. There are 18 houses damaged in Sangihe Regency," said Rivo.

Regarding the current weather conditions as a result of the Surigae Cyclone that hit northern Indonesia and headed towards the Philippines, Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) appealed to residents to increase awareness.

"People are asked to be aware of extreme weather due to heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning," he said.

Fishermen are also asked to keep an eye on the sea conditions which are currently being wavy.

"Fishermen must be aware of the high waves accompanied by the wind currently in the Sangihe Sea," continued Rivo.

He also asked the local government to immediately inform the district government through the BPBD if a disaster occurs.

"Please immediately inform BPBD in the event of a disaster so that it should be handled immediately," he said.