Padang-Pianan Route Total Breaks Due To Flood

Head of Sector Police (Polsek) Koto XI Tarusan, Pesisir Selatan while at the flood site on Wednesday (5/3) night. ANTARA/HO-Polisi

The route connecting Padang City with Painan (South Coastal District), West Sumatra (West Sumatra) was completely paralyzed on Wednesday (5/3) night due to flooding.

"We inform the public that tonight the traffic flow from Padang to Painan or previously cut off due to flooding," said Koto XI Tarusan Police Chief AKP Donny Putra as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, March 5.

The water level is more than 40 centimeters so it cannot be passed by vehicles.

Floods occurred at two points, namely in Dulu Village, and North Hamlet, Koto XI Tarusan District, Pesisir Selatan.

The police urge road users to be patient and not force themselves to pass in order to maintain personal security.

"We ask motorists to be patient because the rain is still pouring down and the puddles have not receded, it is better to stop and prioritize safety," he explained.

"Look for a safe location, avoid parking on the slopes or under wooden trees to avoid other disasters," he explained.

Heavy rains flushed the city of Padang and its surroundings from Wednesday afternoon to night with moderate to heavy intensity.

As a result, the long-duration rain caused natural disasters such as floods in the Pesisir Selatan area, and landslides in the Sitinjak Lauik area, Padang.

Floods in the Pesisir Selatan area cut off road access from Padang to Painan, while landslides cut off Padang's access to Solok.