BNPB Records a Series of Floods and Extreme Weather in Several Areas, Hundreds of KK Affected 

DOK Humas BNPB

JAKARTA - The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) recorded a number of disaster incidents in the last 24 hours until 07.00 WIB. Wet hydrometeorological disasters such as floods and the impact of extreme weather still dominate in various regions.

"Based on data summarized by the BNPB Operations Control Center (Pusdalops), wet hydrometeorological disasters such as floods and the impact of extreme weather still dominate in a number of regions," said Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari in his statement, Thursday, February 26.

Floods hit Bondowoso Regency, East Java, on Monday, February 23 after heavy rain hit the area from 14.21 to 19.15 WIB. The water then submerged nine villages and two villages in seven sub-districts.

A total of 196 families were affected. The water level was reported to be between 10 and 15 centimeters. In addition to settlements, one bridge unit was damaged and about 800 square meters of agricultural land were also submerged.

"This disaster occurred after heavy rain hit around 14.21 to 19.15 WIB which then caused water to submerge the residents' settlements," he said.

The flood gradually receded on Wednesday, February 25. However, the Bondowoso Regency BPBD is still on alert and urges residents to remain vigilant if the rain returns with high intensity.

Flooding also occurred in Bima Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, on Wednesday. Heavy rain which lasted from 16.00 to 18.00 WITA triggered flooding in five villages in Bolo and Madapangga Districts.

BPBD Bima Regency recorded 257 families affected. Material losses include 233 submerged houses.

"BPBD Bima Regency reported that as many as five villages in Bolo and Madapangga Districts were affected by floods," said Abdul Muhari.

In Maluku Tenggara Regency, Maluku Province, flooding submerged Ohoi Fako Village, Kei Besar District, since Sunday, February 22. The river overflow occurred after heavy rains hit the area for three consecutive days.

A total of 51 people were reported to have been displaced. In addition, 22 houses were affected, two houses were slightly damaged, three access roads were affected, and two taluds were damaged. Access roads connecting villages were also temporarily hampered by landslide material.

"The flood caused by the overflow of the river occurred after heavy rains occurred over the past three days," he said.

As of Wednesday, the joint team was still handling the affected locations.

Apart from flooding, extreme weather in the form of heavy rain accompanied by strong winds hit Klaten Regency, Central Java, on Wednesday around 12.00 WIB. The impact was felt by residents in 10 villages in eight sub-districts.

The Klaten Regency BPBD recorded at least eight families affected and three people were lightly injured. The Rapid Response Team has carried out initial handling in the field.

"Responding to the potential for high hydrometeorological hazards in a number of regions of Indonesia, BNPB urges local governments and the public to remain vigilant. If there is prolonged heavy rain or high water levels, immediately increase vigilance starting from the family and the home environment," he added.