JAKARTA - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has increased its readiness to face the impact of rob in recent days in the city of Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands (Kepri).
Head of the Tanjungpinang BPBD, Muhammad Yamin, said his party continued to monitor the coastal area, provide direct advice to the public, and activate the BPBD Post 24 hours at the BPBD Office on Jalan Ahmad Yani, Tanjungpinang City.
"People can contact the Tanjungpinang BPBD hotline at 0771-20949 for emergency response services during the flood," he said in Tanjungpinang, Thursday, quoted by Antara.
He explained that the BPBD Rapid Response Team (TRC) was also active in patrolling and carrying out evacuation and water extraction measures in homes of residents who were flooded by rob using a pump machine after the sea water receded.
"The public is urged to immediately report emergency conditions, secure valuables, and avoid activities in vulnerable areas during the maximum tide," he said.
He said that coastal flooding had flooded a number of areas of Tanjungpinang since January 7-8. The flood began at around 11.30 WIB, along with the maximum tide.
Based on the data from the field monitoring of the Tanjungpinang BPBD, the areas affected by the rob puddles include the coast of Melayu Kelurahan Kota Piring, Penyengat Village, Tanjung Unggat Village, Jalan Brigjen Katamso, Jalan Sultan Mahmud.
In addition, the Kosgoro area (across Gang Akasia), Kemboja Village, Bulang Village, Rawasari Street, Daeng Celak Street, Madong Village Coast, Usman Harun Street, Keriting Bay, Coast and Senggarang Temple area, Tanjungpinang Timur Village, Cemara Street Tanjung Unggat Village, Sri Payung Street Tanjung Unggat Village, Gang Suka Berenang, Akasia Street, and Ir Sutami Street.
In addition, Impian Beach, Plantar II, Tanjungpinang City Subdistrict, Jalan Gambir, Tanjungpinang City Subdistrict, Perumahan Taman Sari, Sei Jang Subdistrict, Kolam Village, Sei Jang Subdistrict, Jalan Bhayangkara Gang Nipah, and Jalan MT Haryono Gang Suka Nusa.
Sea water puddles were reported to be on roads and coastal settlements. In some locations, water flooded the terraces, kitchens, and the middle room of residents' houses, disrupting community activities.
"Our officers are on standby to help evacuate lightly, drain water, and clean residents' houses after the sea water begins to recede," he said.
He explained that the rob that occurred in the center of the capital city of the Riau Islands Province, was still related to the phenomenon of maximum sea level rise.
BPBD is ready to provide direct assistance to affected people.
"Potential flash floods can still occur along with the maximum tide. The public is expected to continue to monitor official information from the BMKG and the Tanjungpinang City Government," said Yamin.
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