Tumbang Tree And Longsor Melanda Sukabumi Imbas Rain Extreme

A fallen tree covered a road in Bojonglarang Village, Sukabumi Regency, which was moved by officers on Thursday (30/11/2023). (ANTARA/Aditya Rohman)

Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds caused landslides and trees to fall in a number of areas of Sukabumi Regency, West Java Province, Thursday, November 30.

According to Public Relations of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Sukabumi Regency, Sandra Fitria, a landslide occurred in Cisolinempa Village, Sukakersa Village, Parakansalak District, at around 05.00 WIB.

He said the two houses in the village were threatened with being affected by landslides because they were above the retaining wall.

In addition to causing landslides, based on Antara's report, heavy rain and strong winds caused a large tree to fall and cover the road in Bojongbarang Village, Bojongkosan Village, Parungkuda District.

Officers have cleared fallen tree trunks covering the road in the village.

Sandra said that the landslides and fallen trees that occurred in the Sukabumi area did not cause any harm to residents.

"There were no casualties or injuries," he said.