Whirlwind Strikes Makassar City, 5 Points Are Affected But There Are Reportedly No Casualties

Several sheets of zinc were scattered after being carried by strong winds in the Cidu Market stall area on Jalan Tinumbu, Makassar, South Sulawesi Thursday, December 23 (Photo: Darwin FatirAntara)

JAKARTA - Heavy rain accompanied by hurricanes hit Makassar City, South Sulawesi, with five points affected including the Al Markaz Al Islami Mosque but there were no reported casualties in the incident. Makassar Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Achmad Hendra Hakamuddin when confirmed by reporters in Makassar, reported by Antara, Thursday, December 23. affected by the Jabal Nur Mosque, one point in the settlement of the Navy Complex, Tamalaba. One point of the incident was at the Al Markaz Al Islami Mosque, on the first floor room which is usually used for bridal celebrations and meetings. The incident is estimated at 13.00 WITA. "It was reported that a tree had fallen, and strong winds swept the roof of a resident's house about an hour ago," said Hendra.

Responding to the incident, his party again urges the public to remain vigilant in the midst of the peak of this year's rainy season. early weather on the official information channel (BMKG). Third, report on emergency events for immediate intervention, the next step through BPBD or hot line at telephone number 112," he advised. So far, no reports have come in. "Until now there have been no reports of victims, members or personnel have been dispatched to the scene to conduct an assessment to confirm it," added the former Head of the Makassar City Government Youth and Sports Service. The strong wind damaged the entrance and wooden walls on the ground floor of the Al Markaz Al Islami Mosque, located between Jalan Sunu-Masjid Raya, District Bontoala. Likewise at the location of Pasar Cidu, Jalan Tinumbu, Ujung Tanah District. Several roofs of residents' houses were blown away by strong winds during the incident. As well as billboards at the Bontoala Police. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Region IV Makassar from its official website has also issued an early warning regarding weather conditions with moderate to heavy intensity accompanied by lightning/lightning and strong winds in a number of areas in South Sulawesi, until 17.00. Wita as of December 23, 2021.