BPBD Records Strong Winds In Bekasi Regency Damaged 125 Residents' Houses

Archives. The prayer room building in Bojongmangu District, Bekasi Regency, West Java was damaged by a tornado. BETWEEN ANTARA/Pradita Kurniawan Syah.

The joint SAR team confirmed that extreme rain accompanied by strong winds of around 40-50 knots that hit a number of areas in Bekasi Regency did not cause any casualties.

This was stated by the Executive Secretary of the Bekasi Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Agus Suparno in an online broadcast of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) Friday, November 1.

Although there were no casualties or injuries, the joint SAR team recorded a total of 475 residents affected by strong winds on Wednesday, October 30 that evening.

They are residents of Bojongmangu, Sukabungah, and Sukamukti villages in Bojongmangu sub-district, Bekasi.

Based on the results of the Bekasi BPBD rapid assessment team together with the sub-district and village government, Thursday, October 31, the disaster damaged 125 houses lightly.

Regarding the current condition, Agus reported that it was conducive. Affected residents began to work together to repair damage to their respective houses, which generally target the roof.

The Bekasi Regency Government also ensures that logistical assistance for evacuation and basic needs to medical needs has been prepared through the local Social Service, Health Service and BPBD to anticipate further disasters with greater escalation during this weather transition period.