The Center for Disaster Management Operations Control (Pusdalops PB) Medan City, North Sumatra recorded 11 sub-districts hit by floods in the area.
Based on a report from the Medan City PB Pusdalops received in Medan, Friday 11 sub-districts were hit by floods due to extreme weather that occurred on Thursday (27/11).
Pusdalops recorded that 11 sub-districts were hit by floods, namely Medan Johor District, Medan Selayang District, Medan Maimun District, Medan Baru District, Medan Sungal District and Medan Polonia District.
In addition, Medan Petisah District, Medan Helvetia District, Medan Baru District, Medan Labuhan District and Medan Marelan District.
As a result of the national event, 645 people were evacuated, spread over 28 urban villages and 128 neighborhoods.
Medan Mayor Rico Tri Putra Waas said the local city government had made various efforts, including providing public kitchens.
He ordered all his staff including the Camat and Lurah to optimize handling to ensure public safety.
"The Medan City Government is in a state of alertness to face extreme weather, following heavy rains that have continued since the last two days," said Rico Waas as quoted by ANTARA, Friday, November 28.
BMKG previously reminded the public to remain alert to the potential for extreme weather in North Sumatra which could occur until November 27, 2025.
"This condition can cause hydrometeorological disasters in the form of floods and landslides," said Head of BMKG Region I Hendro Nugroho.
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