JAKARTA A total of 16 people were found dead after being buried by a landslide in Kasimpar Village, Petungkriyono District, Pekalongan Regency, Central Java on Monday, January 20 at around 17.30 WIB.
The landslide that occurred buried two housing units and several vehicles that were passing through the area. As of Tuesday (21/1), the joint team was still searching for victims because three other people were still reported missing. Apart from the fatalities, this landslide also caused 10 people to be injured who were immediately referred to the nearest Puskesmas and RSUD.
"In addition to the fatalities, this incident also damaged two bridge units," said Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center Abdul Muhari, on Wednesday January.
Not only landslides, flash floods also hit the area due to heavy rains. Losses due to flash floods are still in the process of collecting data.
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According to the BMKG weather forecast as of Wednesday, Pekalongan Regency still has the potential to experience light to moderate rain, which can trigger flooding, flash floods, and landslides.
BNPB urges residents to increase vigilance, especially for those who live near slopes and cliffs. Residents are also asked to monitor the condition of the land around the house periodically and carry out independent evacuations in case of continuous rain for two hours or more.
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