Extreme Weather Triggers A Number Of Disasters In Yogyakarta And Bogor

BNNPB officers inspected the location affected by strong winds in Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region, on Friday (9/5/2025). (ANTARA/HO-BNPB)

JAKARTA - The phenomenon of extreme weather that hit a number of parts of Indonesia began to have a serious impact. Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds has triggered natural disasters such as fallen trees, damage to houses, and disturbances to public facilities.

This condition occurred in several areas including Yogyakarta and Bogor Regency, West Java, during the second week of May 2025.

Based on a report by the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) through its official website on Sunday, the disaster recorded was caused by the high intensity of rain and strong gusts of wind that hit residential areas and residents' infrastructure.

Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, revealed that the first extreme weather events occurred in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, especially in Gunungkidul Regency. Heavy rain accompanied by wind and lightning caused trees to fall in three urban villages, namely Wonosari, Katongan, and Bejiharjo, on Friday, May 9.

As a result of the incident, one house suffered heavy damage, while 15 other houses were slightly damaged. In addition, one kiosk, livestock cage, and retaining walls were also affected.

A joint team from the Yogyakarta Provincial BPBD and the Gunungkidul Regency BPBD have gone down to the location to carry out emergency handling, including cleaning up fallen trees and ongoing data collection of losses.

In another location, precisely in Bogor Regency, extreme weather was reported to have started since Monday (5/5). Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds hit the areas of Bantarsari Village, Batu City, and Lemah Duhur City, which resulted in damage to a number of roofs of residents' houses. Ten families were affected, and some still needed logistical assistance as well as tarpaulins as temporary cover.

The day after, strong winds occurred again and affected six other villages in Bogor Regency, namely Pasir Jambu, Ciomas Rahayu, Pagelaran, Cibanteng, Sukamantri, and Purwabakti. The report states that six houses were moderately damaged, while 15 other houses were slightly damaged, especially on the roof.

Abdul Muhari added that the repair process had been carried out in a number of locations, but the need for emergency assistance such as tarpaulins was still high, especially in Ciomas Rahayu Village.

He also appealed to the public to remain alert to extreme weather that still has the potential to occur during the transition period this season. Residents are advised to cut or cut down trees that have the potential to fall in order to minimize the risk of damage or casualties in the future.