MANADO - Kapendam XIII/Merdeka, Colonel Inf Daniel E. S. Lalawi, said that from the temporary data, the victims of flash floods in a number of settlements on Siau Island, Sitaro Islands Regency, North Sulawesi, 14 people died.
"A total of 25 other people were injured, and one person is still missing and is in the process of being searched," said the Manado Police Chief, Monday, January 5.
In addition, as many as 35 families with a total of 108 people were forced to evacuate to locations that had been prepared by the local government.
The material losses due to this disaster are quite significant, with a record of 64 houses experiencing heavy and light damage, and 21 houses were reported missing due to being swept away by the flood.
In some areas, access to the main road is covered with soil, stone, and wood materials so that it cannot be passed by two-wheeled or four-wheeled vehicles.
"Following up on this incident, Kodam XIII/Merdeka through Dandim 1301/Sangihe has ordered Danramil 1301-02/Siau and personnel to immediately go to the affected location to assist in the search process, evacuate the victims, and handle emergencies with the police and local government," he said.
As a form of rapid response, Kodam XIII/Merdeka prepared support for two platoons of TNI personnel consisting of combat units, combat assistance, logs, and Bekangdam personnel, complete with trucks, field equipment, tents, pailbad, and aldurlap to support the refugees.
The shift of personnel is planned to use the Lokon Banua Ferry owned by the Sitaro Regional Government through the Bitung PSDP Wharf, while still paying attention to weather conditions and safety.
The natural disaster of flash floods hit the Siau area, Sitaro Islands Regency, on Monday morning, around 02.45 Wita.
The incident began with heavy rain that hit the Siau area since 02.00 Wita continuously, causing the overflow of water mixed with soil, stone, and wood materials from the hills to the residents' settlements.
A number of locations affected by flash floods, including Bahu Village, Siau Timur District, Laghaeng Village and Batusenggo Village, South Siau Barat District, Peling Village and Bumbiha Village, Siau Barat District, and Paseng Village, Siau Barat District.
This disaster resulted in casualties, injuries, and severe damage to residents' houses and public facilities.
Reporter : Karel Alexander Polakit
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