Hit By Strong Winds 2 Trees As High As 17 Meters In Ciracas Collapsed, 4 Residents' Houses Were Damaged

Joint officers for the evacuation of tree trunks that hit residents' houses in Ciracas/ Photo: IST

As a result of strong winds, two large Chinese pete types suddenly fell on 4 houses on Jalan SMA 58, RT 07/03, Ciracas Village, Ciracas District, East Jakarta, Thursday, September 28, evening.

The two large trees fell after being hit by strong winds that kept blowing. Moreover, tree conversion has been exposed. A total of 4 houses damaged were known to belong to Kawit, Heri, Agus and Leman.

The collapse of the tree was discovered by Heri, one of the homeowners who was relaxing in his house.

"Suddenly there was a strong wind and a rumbling sound was heard. It didn't take long for the tree behind the house to fall on the house," he told officers, Thursday night, September 28.

For further handling, the four residents whose houses were affected reported to the Fire Department for requests for the evacuation process for tree cutting.

Head of East Jakarta Gulkarmat Sub-dept. Gatot Sulaeman said his party had deployed 1 rescue team containing 4 personnel to evacuate trees.

"The fallen tree type of Chinese pete is 2 trees with a diameter of 80 cm. The tree is 17 meters high. The evacuation was carried out last night and was completed at 19.10 WIB," said Gatot when confirmed, Friday, September 29.

As a result of the collapse of the Chinese pete tree, the owner suffered a loss of Rp. 10 million. Meanwhile, there were no casualties or injuries.

"The cause of the tree fell because it was fragile and strong winds. The evacuation of trees also collaborated with the Forestry Service of Ciracas Village and PPSU of Ciracas Village," he said.

As is known, on Thursday afternoon, September 28, the Jakarta area was reportedly crossed by wind gusts at a speed of 27.8 km/hour. Wind pressure was reported to be 1.010 mbar with 42% humidity and 31 degrees Celsius.