Disaster Impact In Cianjur: Thousands Affected, 777 Sustainable, And Infrastructure Damaged

Illustration of collapsed houses (ANTARA)

The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Cianjur Regency reported the latest data regarding the impact of natural disasters which include landslides, floods, and landslides in the southern region of Cianjur. This disaster affected the lives of thousands of residents and caused infrastructure damage in a number of sub-districts.

Head of BPBD Cianjur Asep Kusmana Wijaya said there were 2,760 people affected by the disaster in 18 sub-districts. Meanwhile, the number of refugees reached 777 people in nine sub-districts.

"We also noted that three victims died and one person was injured. This data will be updated every day at 19.00 WIB," said Asep, Sunday, December 8.

According to him, the refugees were scattered in nine sub-districts, namely Pagelaran, Tanggeung, Pasirkuda, Cibinong, Agrabinta, Leles, Takokak, Kadupandak, and Sindangbarang.

"Most residents fled to relatives' homes, village halls, and posyandu which were considered safe from the threat of disaster," he explained.

In addition, the impact of natural disasters in Cianjur also caused significant damage to infrastructure. BPBD noted that 439 houses were damaged, 357 houses were threatened, and 484 houses were flooded. Meanwhile, data on educational facilities are still coordinating with the Cianjur Education, Youth and Sports Office (Disdikpora).

"For affected houses, data collection is still being carried out by the Housing and Settlement Areas (Perkim) Office. Currently, residents whose houses were flooded a few days ago have returned to clean their houses," he said.

Until now, the Cianjur BPBD together with related agencies continue to make handling efforts, including providing logistical assistance and ensuring the safety of residents in affected locations. The team is also on standby to anticipate potential further natural disasters due to the ongoing extreme weather in Cianjur.

Asep appealed to the public to remain vigilant and comply with directions from the authorities. "We will continue to monitor the situation and provide the latest information so that the handling runs effectively," he concluded.

This natural disaster in Cianjur hit 18 sub-districts including Agrabinta, Campaka, Campakamulya, Cibeber, Cibinong, Cijati, Kadupandak, Leles, Naringgul, Pasirkuda, Sindangbarang, Sukanagara, Takokak, Tanggeung, Cilaku, Pagelaran, Cikalongkulon, and Cikadu sub-districts.