MEDAN - Strong winds hit and damaged 48 houses in Kampung Lama Village, Besitang District, Langkat Regency, North Sumatra. As a result, residents were forced to flee to their closest relatives.
Head of Langkat Regency BPBD Preparedness, Iriyadi Suker said the incident occurred on Sunday, March 20. Strong winds occur when it rains.
"The number of houses affected is 48. Damage and losses are still being recorded by the village head and hamlet head, there are no fatalities," said Iriyadi, Monday, March 21.
According to Iriyadi, the wind blew the roofs of residents' houses. Residents whose roofs were only partially damaged remained in their homes. Meanwhile, those who were badly damaged were forced to evacuate.
"Residents whose houses were almost completely detached, while at the homes of relatives or relatives near their homes," he explained.
Apart from destroying people's homes, a number of trees were also uprooted due to the strong winds. The public is asked to remain vigilant.
"We urge residents to remain prepared for disasters," he said.
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