KARAWANG - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Karawang Regency, West Java, reported that more than 100 houses were damaged due to tornadoes over the past few weeks.

Head of BPBD Karawang Yasin Nasrudin, said that the tornadoes occurred in Tempuran, Lemahabang, Batujaya, Tirtajaya, Telukjambe and Ciampel sub-districts.

He stated that during the last few weeks rain accompanied by strong winds often occurred in a number of areas around Karawang.

In accordance with the data collection that has been carried out, the hurricane that occurred during the last few weeks caused more than 100 housing units to be damaged.

Yasin said that his party is currently verifying the damaged houses, for further assistance with stimulant funds.

"We are verifying to apply for stimulant funds for those whose houses were heavily damaged, moderately damaged and lightly damaged by a tornado," he said, quoted by Antara, Friday, January 21.

The nominal amount of the stimulant fund depends on the level of damage to houses affected by the hurricane.

For houses that are lightly damaged, they will get a stimulus of Rp. 1,500,000, moderate damage of Rp. 2,500,000, and heavily damaged Rp. 3,500,000.


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