Floods In Sekadau, West Kalimantan, As High As 3.1 Meters Have Apparently Lasted More Than 2 Weeks

Photo of the condition of houses affected by floods in Sekadau Regency, West Kalimantan Province, Sunday (24/10). Photo source: Sekadau Regency BPBD.

JAKARTA - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Sekadau Regency, West Kalimantan, reported that floods are still flooding its area. As of Friday, November 12 night, the flood was still submerging with water levels of about 50 centimeters to 3.1 meters.

Plt. Head of BNPB Disaster Information and Communication Center Abdul Muhari said 931 families or 3,385 residents of Sekadau Regency were still displaced.

"In the affected population, the latest data recorded as many as 5,449 families or 19,560 people spread over four sub-districts in Sekadau Regency," said Abdul Muhari in his statement, Saturday, November 13.

Abdul Muhari said the areas most affected by the floods that hit since October 26 were in Sekadau Hulu District, namely Rawak Hulu Village, Sambang River, Nanga Menterap, Rawak Hilir, Tinting Boyok, Betta Gading, Mondi, Tapang Perodah, Setawar and Perongkan. .

There, thousands of houses were flooded and the BPBD is still collecting data on the number of houses affected by flooding due to the overflowing Kapuas River after heavy rains.

Then, in Sekadau Hilir District, nine villages were affected, including Mungguk Village, Ringin River, Tanjung, Merapi, Seberang Kapuas, Penit, Sei Kunyit, Seraras and Tapang Semadak.

"Six villages were also affected in Belitang Hilir District, namely Sei Ayak I, Sei Ayak II, Entabuk, Tapang Pulau, Kumpang Bis and Empajak. Meanwhile, in Belitang District, only three villages include Belitang I, Belitang II and Setuntung Villages," explained Abdul Muhari.

So far, flooding has resulted in the death of one resident. Responding to this flood, the Sekadau Regency Government has established an emergency response status for floods, strong winds and landslides from November 26 to November 30, 2021.

"According to the local BPBD, this status can be extended if conditions worsen," he said.

During this emergency response period, BPBD and various related agencies have made various efforts, such as evacuating residents, distributing aid to routine patrols in the Kapuas River and Sekadau River.

Abdul Muhari appealed to the people in the affected sub-districts to increase their vigilance and preparedness. Given the weather forecast for the next two days, sub-districts that are still affected by flooding currently have the chance to rain with light intensity.

"The public is also advised to always apply health protocols in the event of an evacuation process or those who still survive in the evacuation post," he concluded.