Tanah Datar Regency Government Of West Sumatra Reminds People To Beware Of Flash Floods

Tanah Datar Regent, Eka Putra together with Forkopimda reviewed several flood disaster points. (ANTARA/Etri Saputra)

The Regent of Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, Eka Putra reminded the public to be aware of the potential for flash floods due to the increasing intensity of rainfall in the area since Tuesday (5/12) night.

"Last night, flash floods occurred at several points including the flow of rivers in Nagari (villages) Baringin, Nagari Limo Kaum, Nagari Parambahan, and in Nagari Pariangan. People must be aware of further flooding," he said in Batusangkar as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, December 6.

In addition to flash floods, several areas in Tanah Datar also have the potential to be hit by cold lava from the eruption of Mount Marapi because some water flows originate on the mountain.

He also appealed to road users who pass the Kubu Karambia route to Batusangkar and from Ombilin to Batusangkar to always be careful when driving because the road is prone to landslides.

"I urge the whole community to always be vigilant and careful, especially for road users who pass the Kubu Karambia route to Batusangkar and from Ombilin to Batusangkar to always be careful when driving," he said.

In addition, the regent also reminded the public not to panic easily and not to easily believe in fake news or hoaxes circulating.

"Don't easily believe hoax news because situations like this are easy to circulate on social media. Check again the information circulating," he said.

The Head of the Tanah Datar Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Yusnen, appealed to residents in watersheds to always be vigilant because currently rain with moderate intensity is still hitting some areas in Tanah Datar.

Heavy rains that flushed upstream of the slopes of Mount Marapi, Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra, made the river's water discharge in the area increase, resulting in flash floods.