288 People Displaced Due to Landslide in Fatufia Morowali

One of the residents of Fatufia Village, Bahodopi District, Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi was affected by the moving land. ANTARA/HO-BPBD Sulteng

PALU - The Central Sulawesi Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reported that 288 people were displaced due to landslides in Fatufia Village, Bahodopi District, Morowali Regency.

Acting Head of the Central Sulawesi Provincial BPBD Asbudianto said that the land movement event occurred on Thursday (29/1), around 03.00 Wita.

He explained that the incident was allegedly triggered by the activities of five excavators which were carrying out material loading activities around the location.

The activity caused vibrations that caused panic among residents.

He said the shaking effect then reappeared on the eve of the night with signs that the ground was starting to move.

"The vibration effect was felt by residents, then continued the next day towards evening with signs that the ground began to shift," he said, quoted by ANTARA, Friday, January 30.

BPBD Sulteng has coordinated with the Rapid Response Team (TRC) of the Morowali Regency BPBD and conducted an assessment in the field for handling at the affected location.

Based on the results of the interim assessment, the incident affected 94 boarding houses and 288 people who were displaced. There were no casualties in this incident.

"The urgent needs that are currently needed by affected residents include temporary housing and logistical assistance," he said.