Beware Of Rain And Strong Winds, Lebak Residents Are Advised To Avoid Tall Fields And Trees

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BANTEN – In order to reduce disaster risk, the people of Lebak Regency, Banten Province are asked to be aware of the potential for heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds. This was conveyed by the Head of the Lebak Regency BPBD, Febby Rizky Pratama. "The warning is for vigilance so as not to cause casualties," said the Head of the Lebak Regency BPBD, Febby Rizky Pratama in Lebak, Sunday, September 19. Heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds has been taking place starting at 14.00 WIB in the Rangkasbitung area, Lebak Regency. The bad weather can cause floods and landslides. Because, he said, in the Lebak Regency area there are locations of rivers, mountains and hills.

Moreover, the poor water supply in densely populated settlements is added.

"We ask the public to remain alert to natural disasters because the Lebak Regency is an area prone to flooding and landslides," he explained. and dangerous if it is under trees, fields, rice fields and coastal areas. In addition, residents are also advised not to operate cell phones. "We hope that residents are better off staying at home to avoid lightning strikes," he explained.