JAKARTA - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reported that as many as 22 houses of residents were affected by flooding in Batu Mandi Village, North Balantak District, Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi (Sulteng).
Acting Head of the West Sumatra BPBD Asbudianto said the flood was caused by heavy rain that hit the mountainous area in the sub-district.
"High rainfall in the upstream area caused the river to overflow and water entered the residents' settlements with a height of up to the knees of adults," he said in a statement in Palu, Sunday, quoted by Antara.
Based on the interim report, he continued, as many as 22 houses were affected, with two houses experiencing moderate damage. In addition, two church houses of worship and one village office were also affected by the flood.
BPBD also recorded that as many as three heads of households (KK) had evacuated independently to safer places and the death toll was still being recorded.
His party coordinated with the Rapid Response Team (TRC) of the Poso Regency BPBD who immediately went to the location after receiving information, who also coordinated with the village officials and conducted an assessment at the flood site.
"The team has descended to the location to conduct data collection and coordination of emergency handling with the village government," he said.
He added that the current urgent needs include logistical assistance for disaster management, building materials such as boards and wooden beams, and the construction of a pontoon of about 300 meters to anticipate subsequent flooding.
BPBD ensures that the current conditions at the scene have gradually become conducive, but the public is still urged to be alert to the potential for extreme weather.
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