JAKARTA - A number of hydrometeorological disasters have hit various areas in Indonesia in the last two days. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) recorded landslides, floods, and strong winds from Sunday, February 15 to Monday, February 16 at 07.00 WIB.
Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information, and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, detailed that the first event occurred in Cilacap Regency, Central Java. The landslide was triggered by heavy rain on Saturday, February 14 at 14.00 WIB. The landslide occurred in Cidadap Village and Tayem Village, Karangpucung District.
"This incident has an impact on 15 families, 15 houses are threatened and the Cirajayu River Basin (DAS) is covered with landslide material along 100 meters," said Abdul Muhari in his statement, Monday, February 16.
The landslide material blocked the river flow and threatened the residents' settlements. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Cilacap Regency immediately conducted a quick survey at the location.
Data as of Sunday, February 15, officers together with residents collaborated to repair the affected houses and make a soil trench as a temporary barrier.
Disaster also occurred in Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara. Floods hit Empang Bawa Village and Bunga Eja Village, Empang District, on Saturday, February 14 at 16.00 Wita. A total of 270 families and 270 houses were affected by the flood.
"BPBD Sumbawa Regency together with the joint team has made emergency handling efforts at the affected location," he said.
On Sunday, February 15, residents together with officers cleaned up the remaining flood materials. Repairs were carried out on the Olakan Cekdam Lagenti Empang Bawa, the construction of river bank containment and embankments, and the normalization of sediment in the river basin in two affected villages.
Strong Wind Damages 44 Houses in South Lampung
Meanwhile, in South Lampung Regency, Lampung Province, strong winds hit Haduyang Village, Natar District, Saturday, February 14 at 17.00 WIB.
Extreme weather was triggered by heavy rain accompanied by strong winds. A total of 44 families were affected. A total of 44 houses and one place of worship were damaged.
The South Lampung Regency BPBD has carried out a quick survey and coordinated with the sub-district and local village governments for further handling.
BNPB reminded the public and local governments to increase their preparedness for the potential of wet hydrometeorological disasters that are still likely to occur.
"If there is heavy rain with high intensity and long duration, the public is urged to carry out self-evacuation and know the safe evacuation routes. Residents living in river banks are also asked to regularly monitor the water level and update weather information from official institutions," he concluded.
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