Rob Flood In Sukabumi Port, Hundreds Of People Forced To Evacuate

Illustration of tidal flooding (ANTARA)

SUKABUMI - Hundreds of residents who were in three RWs in Kelurahan/Districts of Palabuhanratu, Sukabumi Regency, West Java were affected by the flood disaster that occurred on Tuesday. "This tidal wave accompanied by tidal flooding hit the coast of Palabuhanratu Beach, although there were no injuries or casualties, but hundreds of residents were affected by this annual disaster," said Palabuhan Ratu Sub-district Head Deni Yudono, quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, March 13. According to Deni, from the results of data collection while the number of affected residents was 47 families or 157 people spread across three RWs, namely RW 20, 21 and 32. Meanwhile, for houses that were heavily damaged as many as five units, eight were lightly damaged and 22 units were threatened. Then the impact of this tidal flood was damaged and one light mosque. Until now, his party is still collecting data on the number of houses affected by the tidal flood disaster. In addition, for further handling, the Palabuhanratu District Government has coordinated with the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Sukabumi Regency.

Residents whose houses were heavily damaged fled to their closest relatives' homes. Meanwhile, emergency assistance for victims affected by this disaster is in the coordination stage to determine the number of needs. "As of Tuesday night, tidal waves are still hitting the coastal area of Palabuhanratu Beach and it is possible that the number of houses or residents affected will increase," he said.

He appealed to residents and tourists to stay away from the beach because it was dangerous and worried that something unwanted would happen. In addition, fishermen are asked not to go to sea because the waves are still high up to four meters.