JAKARTA - The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) revealed the development of handling flash floods and landslides that hit Humbang Hasundutan Regency, North Sumatra, which occurred on Tuesday, November 25 evening.
It was recorded that five residents were found dead due to being dragged by flash floods, while four others were still missing. Search and evacuation operations for victims continue.
"The search and evacuation operation resumed today, Thursday with full support from the joint team," said Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center Abdul Muhari in his statement, Thursday, November 27.
In addition to the dead and missing victims, seven residents suffered serious injuries and two minor injuries. All injured victims were evacuated to the Doloksanggu Hospital for treatment.
At the same time, landslides at a number of points also caused two residents to suffer serious injuries. According to Abdul Muhari, the victim's handling was carried out as quickly as possible.
"All of these injured victims have been evacuated and are currently undergoing intensive treatment at the Doloksanggu Hospital," said Abdul Muhari.
The material damage caused was quite extensive. Six houses were reported to be heavily damaged, one worship facility was slightly damaged, and one road access was blocked by landslide material. At least eleven road points were cut off and a number of canals, bridges, and retaining walls were damaged.
"The damage is still in the process of further data collection," he said.
Flash floods were centered in Panggugunan Village, Pakkat District, while the impact of landslides was identified in several areas, such as Sampean Village in Doloksanggu District, as well as Parbotihan Village, Sihikit, Sampetua, and Nagodang Promise in Onan Ganjang District. The impact was also felt by residents in Aek Sopang Village, Pakkat District, and Promise Hutanapa Village, Parlilitan District.
BNPB said the phenomenon of the Senyar tropical cyclone was a trigger for extreme weather that led to flash floods and landslides. "Extreme weather due to the impact of the Senyar tropical cyclone phenomenon is the main factor that triggers ground movement and flash flood flows," he continued.
The joint team in the field is currently focusing on opening road access, cleaning landslide materials, and looking for missing victims. Heavy equipment such as excavators and backhoe loaders are deployed to speed up handling. BPBD together with the Social Service also prepared public kitchens and temporary shelters for affected residents.
Although the emergency handling continues, the weather situation is still a challenge for officers. Abdul Muhari appealed to residents to continue to increase their awareness of potential hydrometeorological disasters, especially considering the high rainfall in the North Sumatra region.
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