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The houses of residents in Jonggat Subdistrict were damaged by a tornado, Wednesday (11/16/2022) (ANTARA/Humas BPBD Central Lombok)

The Central Lombok Regency Government, West Nusa Tenggara has distributed emergency logistical assistance to dozens of residents whose houses were damaged after being swept away by a tornado on Wednesday, November 15. "Emergency logistics rocks have been given to the victims," said Head of the Central Lombok Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Ridwan Ma'ruf in Praya, Antara, Thursday, November 17. Emergency logistical assistance that has been given to dozens of victims of the tornado, such as instant noodles, rice and other basic necessities. Meanwhile, other material assistance has not been carried out, because they are still waiting for the results of data collection on the damage that occurred. "Officers are still collecting data on damage to residents' houses to find out the needs of residents," he said. The stimulant assistance to the victims of the natural disaster was given in accordance with the condition of damage to residents' houses. Some of the materials provided were in the form of wood, asbestos, cement, and other necessities. "The material is only for the procurement of materials. We are waiting for the results of the data collection first, then we will provide assistance," he said. Previously, heavy rain accompanied by tornadoes that occurred on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, resulting in dozens of houses damaged by Loang Maka Village, Janapria District, Mujur Village, East Praya District, and Bonjeruk Village, Jonggat District. In addition, the tornado damaged a boarding school foundation in Loang Maka Village, Janapria District. "The number of damaged houses was swept away by a tornado, but there were no casualties," said Head of the Central Lombok BPBD Logistics and Emergency Division, Zamzuri. Central Lombok BPBD also appealed to the public to remain vigilant in the event of heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds to avoid things we do not want. "Stay alert when extreme weather occurs," he said.