Flash Flood Overflows Cianten River, Bogor Drowns 39 Animals Sacrificial Eid Al-Adha

Livestock were swept away by flash floods in Cibunian Village, Bogor Regency, West Java, Thursday (23/6/2022). (ANTARA/HO-Humas Bogor Regency Government)

BOGOR - A total of 39 goats for the sacrifice of Eid al-Adha were swept away by flash floods in Cibunian Village, Pamijahan, Bogor.

Nine cattle came from a farm in Banara Jaya Satu Village, and 30 from a farm in Limus Badak Village.

"I urge all of us to continue to increase our vigilance and always pay attention to early warnings regarding the weather from the BMKG," said Plt. Bogor Regent, Iwan Setiawan in Cibinong, Bogor, Thursday.

Based on data from the Cibunian Village Government, dozens of sacrificial animals were swept away along with building materials and landslides when the Cianten River overflowed due to heavy rains, on Wednesday night, June 22.

In addition to washing away livestock, the flash flood disaster also claimed the lives of a mother named Aan (40) and another resident named Umar (42).

Then, a number of other losses such as six houses were heavily damaged, public facilities such as bridges were cut off, road access was blocked by landslides and damaged livestock ponds owned by residents.

"After hearing about yesterday's landslide disaster in Pamijahan District, we immediately ordered the relevant agencies to immediately take steps to deal with the disaster," said Iwan.

He immediately distributed aid to residents affected by landslides and flash floods in the Pamijahan District.

"God willing, assistance will be distributed soon, hopefully the affected residents will be given fortitude, remain alert and calm and follow the instructions given by officers in the field," he said.

Furthermore, the Head of Emergency and Logistics at the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Bogor Regency, Aris Nurjatmiko, said that flash floods and landslides occurred in five villages in Cibunian Village, Pamijahan.

“Two victims with the initials Ibu K (29 years old) had minor cuts on their legs, and a one-year-old baby had scratches on his hands. Then Mother A was found dead," he said.

Aris said that although the impact of the disaster was quite severe, based on temporary records, no victims were evacuated.

"So for now, the team is still in the process of collecting data for a quick review. For Pondok Gombong Village, data collection has not been carried out at this time because the current terrain cannot be passed," he said.