In An Hour Of Heavy Rain, Bogor Was Surrounded By Disasters And BPBD Recorded 24 Incidents

A 15-meter-high tree fell on the road in Gunungbatu, West Bogor, Bogor City, Tuesday, October 31 (doc BPBD)

Bogor City and its surroundings are again surrounded by disasters due to extreme weather heavy rain accompanied by strong winds on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. The duration of rain was quite short about an hour on Tuesday afternoon.

Based on data from the Bogor City Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), there were 24 disasters in Bogor City due to extreme weather, ranging from fallen trees to collapsed houses.

Head of BPBD Bogor City, Theofilo Patrocinio Freitas said that of the 24 disasters caused by extreme weather, 15 trees fell at most.

The 15 incidents, said Theo, were 12 incidents in the West Bogor District, while 3 other incidents in the Tanahsareal area.

"In addition, there is also the impact of strong winds which have affected a number of public facilities and residential areas. The impact of this strong wind occurs in 9 locations, namely in the areas of West Bogor, Central Bogor and Tanah Sareal sub-districts," he explained.

Theo also appealed to the public to remain vigilant. Especially in extreme weather heavy rain accompanied by strong winds to take shelter in places that are not prone to disasters.

"Don't stay in an area where there are many trees, worrying about a fallen tree. It's better to go to a safer place," said Theo.