JAKARTA The landslide that hit Banjarnegara Regency, Central Java, on Saturday, November 15 at 16.00 WIB, claimed lives and forced hundreds of residents to flee. Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, said dozens of residents were still expected to be buried by landslide material.
"As of Monday morning, the Banjarnegara Regency BPBD estimates that around 27 residents are still buried. The joint SAR team continues to carry out search and rescue operations," said Abdul Muhari in his official report, Monday, November 17.
He said as many as 34 residents were successfully evacuated from forest areas around the landslide location. Landslides occurred in Pandanarum Village, Pandanarum District, after heavy rains flushed the area and triggered a cliff collapse.
"Temporary data noted that two residents died, two were injured, and 823 residents had to evacuate," said Abdul Muhari. The injured victims have been referred to the Banjarnegara Hospital and Pandanarum Health Center, while BPBD is still recording displaced residents.
According to him, three refugee locations have been opened, namely the Pandanarum District Office, Beji Village GOR, and the Pringamba Village Hajj Building. Public kitchens are also activated to help with the basic needs of survivors.
Material damage includes 30 houses severely damaged and a number of rice fields and plantations. BPBD continues to assess the impact and needs of residents. Currently, urgent needs are in the form of foodstuffs, ready-to-eat food, mineral water, mattresses, blankets, and cleaning packages," he explained.
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Abdul Muhari added that the Head of BNPB Lt. Gen. Suharyanto is scheduled to inspect the location of the Banjarnegara landslide on Monday morning after a working visit to Majenang, Cilacap. The BNPB Pusdalops, he continued, continues to monitor developments in emergency handling in the two affected areas.
Heavy rain and unstable soil conditions are the main triggers for landslides. We urge the public to remain alert to potential aftershocks," he said.
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