9 Houses In Galesong Takalar Damaged By Strong Winds

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MAKASSAR - Nine houses in Palalakkang Village, Galesong District, Takalar Regency, South Sulawesi were damaged due to extreme weather, namely strong winds.

"This strong wind caused a number of roofs of residents' houses that used zinc to fly off. They mostly live on the coast of Galesong Beach," said the elected Village Head Riska in Galesong, quoted by Antara, Thursday, December 2.

This natural disaster is not the first time, it happened several years ago, most of which happened at night and early in the morning when people were fast asleep.

"We are very concerned about the disaster that befell the residents of Palalakkang. We have distributed assistance in the form of zinc to replace the roofs of flying houses to ease the burden on the residents," he said.

In addition to personal assistance distributed by the Palalakkang Village Head, a number of food and cooking utensils have also been distributed by the Takalar District Social Service.

A number of people were also seen present distributing aid to dozens of residents from nine houses in Palalakkang Village, Takalar. Of the nine damaged houses, two were in Dusun Lambu Toa and seven were from Dusun Maccini Ayo.

Geographically, the nine houses are indeed very close to the shoreline and dominated by houses on stilts so that they are certainly at great risk of being affected by strong winds.

"Not only houses, several shop houses were also damaged by the strong winds that morning," added Riska.

A resident named Ali Dg.Bentang expressed his gratitude to all parties who swiftly extended assistance to all residents affected by natural disasters.

For him, the small or large amount of assistance provided does not matter, but the concern of the government and the surrounding community is considered important as a motivation for him to rise up and face the test that befell him.

"Thank you for helping us, the village government and the many residents who worked together to repair the roof of our damaged house," said the resident of Dusun Maccini Ayo.