Lebak Banten Beware Of Floods, BPBD Warns Potential Heavy Rain Today

Floods occurred in Rangkasbitung, Lebak, Banten, in September 2019 (Antara/Muhamad Bagus K)

BANTEN - Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Lebak, Banten, predicts heavy rain accompanied by strong winds in the area. BPBD asked the public to be aware of the rain that could potentially flood. "There is a chance for bad weather to occur from day to night," said Head of the Lebak BPBD Emergency and Logistics Section, Agus Reza Faisal in Lebak, quoted from Antara, Friday, April 21. This is an area prone to natural disasters. In fact, floods that occurred in two sub-districts in Lebak Regency, Thursday, April 21, caused fatalities. The victim, Sardi (50), a resident of Cigemblong Village, Lebak Regency, was swept away by the overflowing Peucangpari River. flood awareness to sub-district, village/kelurahan officials and volunteers.

The flood alert warning is due to the possibility of heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning that will occur during the day and night. "We hope that this vigilance can reduce the risk of disaster," said Agus. the victim was swept away. The victim who was swept away in the Peucangpari River may have moved away from the location of the crime scene (TKP), because the water discharge was quite heavy. "We are targeting today the victim can be found," he concluded.