JAKARTA - The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) recorded a series of hydrometeorological disasters that hit a number of regions in Indonesia during the period of May 27-28. Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds triggered floods and damage to houses in Jakarta, Tangerang, to South Kalimantan.
Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information, and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, said that extreme weather during the dry season transition period still has the potential to trigger disasters in a number of areas.
"A number of disaster events from the impact of extreme weather characterized by low to high rainfall intensity and can be accompanied by lightning and strong winds due to the dry season transition phenomenon occurred in parts of West Java and South Kalimantan," said Abdul Muhari in his statement, Thursday, May 28.
In Jakarta, rain with moderate to heavy intensity on Tuesday afternoon caused flooding in the South Jakarta area. The overflow of Kali Mampang submerged four villages in the Cilandak, Kebayoran Baru, Mampang Prapatan, and Pasar Minggu districts.
BNPB recorded 343 houses affected by flooding with a total of 1,007 people affected. The height of the flood was reported to be 30 to 110 centimeters before finally receding at night.
In addition to flooding, extreme weather also triggered strong winds in the Kebon Jeruk area, West Jakarta. A total of nine houses were affected and 41 residents from 16 families were affected.
"On Wednesday (27/5), the affected damage is still being handled by the Jakarta Provincial BPBD," said Abdul Muhari.
In the Tangerang area, Banten, strong winds hit Sawah Baru Village, Ciputat District. BNPB recorded 40 families affected in the incident. The results of the Tangerang City BPBD assessment showed that two houses were moderately damaged and 38 other houses were slightly damaged.
Not only that, heavy rain also caused flooding in Rempoa Village, Ciputat Timur District. A total of 180 families were affected before the puddles finally receded on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, in South Kalimantan, heavy rain accompanied by strong winds hit Benua Anyar Village, Astambul District, as well as Pematang Baru Village, East Martapura District, Banjar Regency.
As a result, as many as 31 residents' houses were damaged. BNPB recorded a total of 35 people from 11 families affected by the disaster.
BNPB reminded the public to remain vigilant against the potential for extreme weather during the transition period. Residents are asked to increase their readiness to face the possibility of flooding, strong winds, tornadoes, and high waves.
"BNPB urges the public to continue to increase their readiness for potential disasters that can be triggered by extreme weather during the season change," said Abdul Muhari.
In addition to the threat of hydrometeorological, BNPB also asks the public to be aware of the potential for geological disasters such as earthquakes that can occur at any time. Residents are urged to prepare disaster standby bags and regularly monitor official information from BNPB, BPBD, and BMKG.
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