Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds hit Malang Regency, East Java, on Sunday, September 28 afternoon. This disaster caused dozens of houses to be damaged and village access was hampered by fallen trees.

The Head of Emergency and Logistics Division of the Malang Regency BPBD, Sadono Irawan, confirmed that there were no casualties in the incident. However, at least 25 houses in Kepanjen and Gondanglegi sub-districts were reported to have been damaged.

"A total of 21 houses were damaged in Mangunrejo Village, Kepanjen District, and 4 houses in Urek-urek Village, Gondanglegi District," said Sadono.

Receiving the report, BPBD together with the TNI, Polri, volunteers, and the community immediately intervened for emergency handling. The Rapid Response Team (TRC) was deployed to conduct an assessment and clean up fallen tree material that blocked road access.

Since the report came in, we have coordinated with cross-institutions for emergency handling. Currently, the urgent needs of residents include tarpaulins, folding mattresses, logistical packages, and kitchen utensils," added Sadono.

BPBD Malang Regency also appealed to the public to remain alert to potential extreme weather and hydrometeorological disasters that are still likely to occur in the Malang area and its surroundings.


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