Bandung Regency Flood: 12,250 Families Affected, Water Level Reaches 2 Meters

Officers from the Bandung Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) evacuate residents affected by flooding in Bandung Regency, West Java, Sunday (11/24/2024). ANTARA

BANDUNG – The flood that hit Bandung Regency from Wednesday, November 20 to Sunday, November 24 morning has submerged 2,014 houses and affected 12,250 families. The four worst-affected sub-districts are Bojongsoang, Baleendah, Dayeuhkolot, and Cilampeni.

Head of Emergency and Logistics Division of Bandung Regency BPBD, Beny Sonjaya, said that his party has set up evacuation tents to help affected residents. One of the evacuation locations is in the Bojongsoang Water Park area, which accommodates residents from Dayeuhkolot and its surroundings.

"We set up evacuation tents to ensure that affected residents have a safe place, especially those in areas with high inundation," said Beny in Bandung, Sunday, November 24, as reported by ANTARA.

Beny explained that the flood continued to spread due to high rainfall over the past few days. In Dayeuhkolot Sub-district, the water level even reached 2 meters, forcing many residents to evacuate.

In addition to providing refugee tents, BPBD also distributed aid in the form of basic necessities, rice, tarpaulins, and cleaning equipment. However, logistics stocks are running low.

"Logistics from BPBD are running low, so we continue to seek additional support from various parties to meet the needs of the refugees," added Beny.

The flood in Bandung Regency was triggered by high rainfall intensity, which caused the Citarum River to overflow. This overflowing water then inundated the four sub-districts, affecting thousands of residents.

BPBD appealed to residents in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant and evacuate immediately if conditions worsen. Support from various parties is expected to help affected residents during this recovery period.