Heavy Rain, 260 Houses In Malang Submerged By Floods

Floods in Malang (Photo: Public Relations of BNPB)

JAKARTA - Head of the BNPB Disaster Data and Communication Committee, Raditya Jati, said that heavy rain had occurred accompanied by unstable soil structures since Monday, January 18 at 17.00 WIB in Malang City, East Java.

As a result, as many as 260 houses were flooded. Floods occurred in four sub-districts, Klojen District, Sukun District, Lowokwaru District and Kedungkandang District.

"Material losses were recorded as many as 260 houses were submerged and 2 motorbikes were washed away. Malang City BPBD is still collecting data for other losses that may arise," Raditya said in his statement, Tuesday, January 18.

The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Malang City reported that the springs were between 20 and 50 centimeters high.

"Currently, conditions at the flood site have gradually receded," he said.

Based on data compiled by BPBD of Malang City, one person was declared missing and 2 families fled to the residence of a relative. BPBD also conducts rapid assessments and coordinates with related agencies and institutions to handle the flood.

Raditya said, according to the Monitoring of the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), East Java Province has the potential to experience heavy rain which can be accompanied by lightning or lightning and strong winds.

"For this reason, BNPB urges the public to always be alert and alert to the rainy season which will occur until the end of February 2021. The public can monitor weather forecasts through the BMKG website," he said.