SERANG - Joint officers evacuated residents affected by flooding due to rain that hit a number of areas in Serang Regency, Banten. Flooding was reported in six sub-districts with varying water levels.
Based on data from the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Serang Regency collected on Friday morning, the affected areas include Padarincang, Gunungsari, Cinangka, Ciomas, Ciruas, and Kramatwatu sub-districts.
Member of the Central Control Operations (Pusdalops) of the Serang Regency BPBD, Jhoni Ewangga, said the worst condition occurred in Sukamaju Village, Citasuk Village, Padarincang District.
At the location, the water level inside the residents' houses reached 50 to 65 centimeters, while outside the house reached about 1 meter.
"In addition, in Kajeroan Village, Rancasanggal Village, Cinangka District, the water level in the house was monitored at around 40 to 50 centimeters," said Jhoni in Serang, Antara, Friday, December 19.
He said that the joint team consisting of the Serang Regency BPBD, TNI, Polri, Disaster Standby Cadets (Tagana), as well as sub-district and village officials is currently prioritizing the evacuation of affected residents, especially in Citasuk Village and Rancasanggal Village.
"In addition to evacuation, officers also carry out logistics delivery for affected residents in Cigelam Village, Ciruas District, and continue to coordinate across sectors for temporary urgent needs," he said.
In other areas, such as Gunungsari, Ciomas, and Ciruas Districts, the height of water inside residents' houses was reported to range from 5 to 30 centimeters. Meanwhile, in the Puri Cilegon Housing, Kramatwatu District, the condition inside the house is still relatively conducive even though the neighborhood road is flooded with water about 15 centimeters high.
As of Friday morning, joint personnel were still on standby at a number of locations to conduct data collection and monitor the development of water discharge. The Serang Regency BPBD also appealed to residents living in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant against potential hydrometeorological disasters, given the high intensity of rain.
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