Winded By Tornadoes, 8 Residents Of South Lampung Improved

Head of BPBD South Lampung Ariswandi reported the current flood conditions in his area in an online broadcast entitled BNPB Disaster Teropong, Wednesday (13/3/2024). (ANTARA)

LAMPUNG - Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) officers ensure that the condition of 8 South Lampung residents who were victims of the tornado is getting better.

The victims were previously reported to have suffered serious injuries as a result of being hit by material debris that was rolled by a tornado, Monday, March 11.

"After receiving their medical treatment, they have improved, and can return to their activities," said Head of BPBD South Lampung, Ariswandi in an online broadcast entitled Disaster Teropong National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), Wednesday, March 13, confiscated by Antara.

Aris explained that overall conditions in Merbau, Mataram, South Lampung, which were hit by a tornado, had improved.

Monitored this evening, joint officers from the rapid reaction team and the community worked together to start repairing damaged houses. At least 102 houses were damaged with 11 units being heavily damaged, 72 units moderately damaged, and 19 units lightly damaged.

Likewise, the remaining material that had closed the access road or public facilities, he said, had also been cleaned by officers.

Nevertheless, Ariswandi appealed to residents of South Lampung to increase awareness of aftershocks, including floods and landslides.

This is important to remember because it is recognized, based on the results of the weather analysis by the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), there is still the potential for moderate-intensity rain to hit South Lampung and its surroundings for the next few days.