Floods In Several Areas, Puan Maharani: Government Must Be Quick To Save Residents, People Are Priority

Speaker of the House of Representatives Puan Maharani/PHOTO VIA ANTARA

JAKARTA - The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, paid serious attention to a number of areas in Indonesia, including DKI Jakarta, which was hit by floods due to heavy rains, Sunday, November 7. Puan asked the government to do its best for the people affected by the flood.

"The government must be quick to save residents whose homes are experiencing flooding, people's safety must be a priority," said Puan in Jakarta, Monday, November 8.

The former Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture assessed that the government needs to immediately prepare all facilities and needs for residents whose houses are flooded, including logistics. He asked the government to ensure that displaced residents are placed in safe and comfortable shelters.

"The government must guarantee their basic needs, including clean water and the needs of children, toddlers, the elderly, as well as pregnant and lactating mothers," said Puan.

Meanwhile, for residents who still choose to stay in their flooded houses, he assessed, the government must also ensure that their needs are met.

"Electricity supply must also be guaranteed by prioritizing safety principles," continued Puan.

The chairman of the PDIP DPP encouraged the government, especially the regional government to take steps to anticipate the occurrence of disasters. This, said Puan, followed the BMKG's warning against the La Nina phenomenon which triggered an increase in the potential for hydrometeorological disasters.

"We hope that the government will continue to carry out disaster mitigation to minimize the impact of natural disasters. In addition, there must also be a long-term solution for areas that have become flooded so that people do not continue to experience difficulties,” explained Puan.

On the other hand, Puan reminded the public to increase their vigilance in the rainy season. He asked residents to always be careful when doing activities outside their homes.

"We urge the public to remain alert to changes in the weather, especially the intensity of the rain which is quite high and natural factors so as not to cause additional casualties and public property," said Puan.

It is known that recent rains have hit a number of points in Jakarta and its surroundings. In addition, floods also occurred in Karawang, Sintang, South Aceh, Mamuju Sulbar, and others.

Extreme weather due to natural phenomena has also caused flash floods and landslides in a number of areas. In Batu City, East Java, flash floods killed 7 people and damaged dozens of houses.

"We express our deepest condolences to the people who died as a result of the flash flood disaster. May the late Husnul Khatimah and the families left behind be given fortitude," said Puan.