16 Villages In Pandeglang Submerged By Flood

Evacuation of flood victims in Pandeglang/Photo: Antara

BANTEN - The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that floods are still inundating 16 villages in Pandeglang Regency, Banten, after high-intensity rains in the area. with water levels varying from 50 to 150 centimeters," said the acting Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center Abdul Muhari in a written statement in Jakarta, Wednesday, March 2. The 16 affected villages were Kalanganyar Village and Teluk Village, Labuan District, Citeureup Village, Panimbang District, Taruma Nagara Village, Banyuasih Village and Sinarjaya Village, Cigeulis District, Margagiri Village and Bulagor Village, Pagelaran District, Ramea Village, Mandalawangi District, Ciherang Village, Picung District, Kubangkondang Village and Cibarani Village, District Cisata, Surianeun Village and Cimoyan Village, Patia District, Cirata Village, Carita District and Kand Village uengang, Cadasari District. From the report, Abdul explained that until Tuesday evening, March 1, there was a decrease in the water debit that inundated residents' houses in several locations. Some of the affected residents fled to evacuation posts that had been prepared by BPBD," he said.

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that light to moderate rain will occur in the Pandeglang Regency area in the context of disaster management. Wednesday 2 March and Thursday 3 March, as well as the potential for moderate to heavy rain which can be accompanied by lightning/lightning and strong winds in some areas of Banten Province. Be alert, especially if there is high intensity rain with a long duration or more than one hour. Abdul appealed to the people around the cliff slopes to be aware of the potential for ground movement, and the people along the river to be aware of the increase in water discharge that could potentially cause flooding.