JAKARTA The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) plans to carry out weather modifications to support the search for missing victims due to landslides in Petungkriyono District, Pekalongan Regency, Central Java. This step was taken to anticipate heavy rain disturbances that continued to flush the scene.
The head of BNPB, Lt. Gen. Suharyanto, stated that the weather modification will begin on Thursday, January 23, which coincides with the third day of the search for missing victims.
"Modification of the weather needs to be done because heavy rains often hinder search operations," he said after a coordination meeting on Wednesday, January 22.
The operation will last until a predetermined deadline, with a main focus on evacuating the seven missing victims.
As of Wednesday afternoon, 20 people died, 13 people were injured, and seven others are still being searched.
In addition, the disaster emergency response transition that has been determined by the Pekalongan Regency Government includes the recovery of various damaged infrastructures, such as roads, bridges, schools, and residents' houses.
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To support the process, heavy equipment imported by the Central Java Provincial Government has arrived at the location. "We also sent a temporary bridge (Belly bridge) to restore access cut off due to landslides," added Suharyanto.
BNPB and a joint team continue to work hard in dealing with the impact of this disaster, ensuring search and recovery efforts can run smoothly.
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