The Police Have Diverted The Rob Flood Impact Road Route In Bintan Regency

Police closed road access in Tanjung Uban, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands, due to rob, Wednesday (22/2/2023). (ANTARA)

TANJUNGPINANG - Bintan Police personnel diverted the tidal road route that hit the North Bintan District, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands Province (Kepri) today. The police were forced to close road access, one of which was Merdeka Street, because the tidal height in the area reached 40 centimeters. Sea water is prone to entering houses and shops (ruko) owned by residents on the side of the road when passing by large vehicles. "Drivers from the direction of PT Pertamina or Roro Port are directed through an alternative one-way route, namely Jalan RE Martadinata to Jalan Yos Sudarso, until the tidal flood recedes," said personnel from Bhabinkamtibmas, Tanjung Uban Village, Amrizal City when met on Jalan Merdeka, as reported by Antara, Wednesday, February 22. Rob in the area has been happening since last Tuesday triggered by the overflow of sea water to the surface. Based on BMKG data, the tidal wave still has the potential to occur for the next few days. He said the sea water had started rising ashore since 08.00 WIB and usually receded at around 14.00 WIB. A number of police personnel were on standby on several roads to help motorists get trapped in the tidal wave. "Sea water levels reach 30-40 centimeters. So far there have been no casualties," he said. As a result of this natural incident, dozens of houses of local coastal residents were submerged in tidal waves. Residents are asked to start evacuating valuables, such as electronic equipment to higher ground so that they are safe and not damaged. "We, from the police, are always on standby to help residents affected by the tidal flood," he said. According to BMKG Tanjungpinang, the tidal wave on the coast of Bintan Island (Tanjungpinang and Bintan) is currently due to the super New Moon phenomenon or the new moon phase which coincides with Perigee or the closest distance from the Moon to Earth. BMKG Tanjungpinang forecaster Rizqi Nur Fitriani said the tidal wave in general could have an impact on community activities around ports and coasts, such as loading and unloading activities at ports, activities in coastal settlements, as well as salt ponds and land fisheries activities. "The period of tidal flooding on Bintan Island is estimated to last until February 25, 2023. So, residents should remain vigilant," he said.