Three Trees Fall Due To Strong Winds And Damage To Residents' Houses In Padang Pariman

Fallen tree in Padang Pariaman/Photo: BPBD

PARIT MALINTANG - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra recorded three locations where fallen trees hit houses and roads due to strong winds that hit the area on Thursday, July 14. "Two trees hit houses and one road. There were casualties from that incident," said Head of Emergency and Logistics Division of BPBD Padang Pariaman Edison in Parik Malintang, Friday 15 July. Sungai Limau around 19.00 WIB with an estimated loss of around Rp. 10 million. A fallen tree also occurred in Korong Bukik Kabun, Nagari Balai Baiak Malai III Koto, District III Aur Malintang which hit a resident's house on behalf of Mijan. A fallen tree also hit the road in Korong Kampuang Paneh , Nagari Balah Aie Timur Sariak River, District VII Koto, at around 19.30 WIB so that it disrupted the flow of water. passing vehicles. He conveyed that the evacuation of fallen trees in VII Koto was carried out by members of the Padang Pariaman BPBD last night so that the flow of vehicles could return to normal.

Meanwhile, the evacuation of fallen trees in Sungai Limau was carried out this morning because it was night and the evacuation was assisted by local residents. Padang Pariaman is a disaster-prone area where not only fallen trees, but also floods, landslides, and coastal and river abrasion. Therefore, Padang Pariaman BPBD appeals to residents in the area to be alert when rain and strong winds occur and report the disaster to the local government. Previously, the District Government (Pemkab) of Padang Pariaman, West Sumatra recorded 11 locations of fallen trees that occurred on Saturday (28/5) yesterday due to rain and strong winds that hit the area. by the Padang Pariaman BPBD rapid reaction team while the rest is done independently by the community," said Padang Pariaman BPBD Chief Executive Budi Mulya in Parik Malintang.