JAKARTA - The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) recorded that hydrometeorological disasters still occurred in a number of areas in early March.
In the period of Sunday, March 1 at 07.00 WIB to Monday, March 2 at 07.00 WIB, there were notable events in South Kalimantan and East Java.
Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, said that a tornado hit Tapin Regency, South Kalimantan, on Sunday evening.
This incident occurred in Pualam Sari and Mekar Sari Villages, Binuang District. The incident at 22.00 WITA when the heavy rain affected 51 families.
"There were no reports of casualties. In addition to residents' houses, this incident also affected 1 unit of worship facilities, 1 unit of health facilities, and 1 unit of public facilities," said Abdul Muhari in his statement, Monday, March 2.
Meanwhile, the flood in Malang Regency, East Java, which occurred on Saturday, February 28 has receded and has been monitored on Sunday, March 1.
"This incident was triggered by heavy rain. The affected locations are in two villages in Pakis District, namely Saptorenggo Village and Mangliawan Village. A total of 61 households and their homes were affected by the flood," he explained.
BNPB also explained the results of the inaRISK analysis. Tapin Regency has the potential for moderate to high levels of extreme weather hazards in 12 sub-districts. Meanwhile, Malang Regency has 31 sub-districts with the potential for flood hazards in the moderate to high category.
"Until tomorrow, March 3, South Kalimantan and East Java regions are still likely to experience moderate to heavy rain," said Abdul Muhari.
Seeing this potential, BNPB appealed to local governments and the public to remain vigilant and alert.
The public is asked to trim tree branches around the house and ensure that the roof structure is in a sturdy condition.
"In addition, the local government together with the community is expected to work together to clean the water channels so that they can optimally accommodate the flow of rainwater," he said.
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