JAKARTA - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) recorded 4,330 residents still displaced due to the hydrometeorological disaster that hit Agam Regency, West Sumatra, several weeks ago.
"A total of 4,330 people in Agam have been displaced in 48 points based on data on Tuesday (December 16) at 20.00 WIB," said Head of the Agam BPBD Implementation, Rahmat Lasmono, in Lubuk Basung, Wednesday, quoted by Antara.
He said that the 4,330 residents came from Palembayan District with 1,261 people displaced in 15 points, Palupuh District 198 people displaced in three points.
Meanwhile, in Tanjung Raya District 2,192 people were displaced in 19 points, Ampek Koto District 49 people were displaced in five points.
In addition, Malalak District 280 people were displaced at one point and Matur District 350 people were displaced at six points.
"They were displaced after their houses were damaged by flash floods, landslides and others that hit the area. Including being in the red zone," he said.
He added that food needs were supplied from public kitchens provided by the Agam Social Service, the government of the nagari and formed by residents.
The natural disaster, which resulted in 192 people dying, 72 people have not been found and eight people are being treated.
"Currently, the search process is still ongoing with the involvement of the TNI, Polri, Basarnas and volunteers," he said.
He explained that 472 units were slightly damaged, 290 units were moderately damaged, 838 units were severely damaged, 114 units of educational facilities were damaged, and 11 units of places of worship were damaged.
For damaged bridges 49 points, damaged roads 69 points, damaged agricultural land 1,948.23 hectares and others.
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