The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of West Sumatra Province recorded an estimated temporary loss due to floods, landslides, and extreme weather in Minang Field reaching Rp6.53 billion.
"The temporary loss was Rp. 6,533,800,000 with the largest impact occurring in Padang Pariaman Regency with a temporary loss of Rp. 4,891,000,000," said West Sumatra Provincial Secretary Arry Yuswandi as quoted by ANTARA, Thursday, November 27.
Arry said the data was temporary, as of Thursday (27/11) at 12.00 WIB, which was collected from the Operations Control Center (Pusdalops) in 13 districts and cities in the province.
In general, the extreme weather that hit West Sumatra since Saturday (22/11) triggered hydrometeorological disasters including floods, landslides, fallen trees, and flash floods in a number of areas.
Arry said that the West Sumatra Provincial Government continues to monitor 24 hours by strengthening coordination and ensuring that handling is carried out quickly according to emergency response standard operational procedures.
"We hope that this disaster will soon pass. May Allah protect the people of West Sumatra," he said.
He also appealed to the public to remain calm, vigilant, help each other and pray more so that the province is protected from danger.
Terkait korban bencana West Sumatra hingga Kamis (27/11) tercatat total 15 orang, dengan rincian sembilan orang meninggal dunia, dua hilang, dan empat luka-luka.
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