18 Families In North Halmahera Affected By Rob Floods, BPBD Still Efforts To Location Refugees

MALUKU - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) noted that dozens of houses in North Maluku Province (Malut) were affected by tidal flooding.

Head of BPBD North Halmahera

At least 18 families (KK) consisted of 72 people affected by the tidal flood that occurred on Wednesday, January 18.

"One family member on behalf of Johanis Naharia whose family members four houses were badly damaged due to being hit by a big wave", said Johanis Naharia, Thursday, January 19, quoted by Antara.

He said the BPBD together with sub-district governments, villages and other related agencies were trying to evacuate residents whose houses were affected by the tidal flood.

According to him, the local government is also preparing logistical assistance for residents whose houses are affected by tidal flooding.

"What is clear is that they will be considered by the local government," he said.