Dozens Of Houses In Lebak Were Damaged By The Tornado

A total of 15 houses and one Islamic boarding school in Cisampih Village, Banjarsari, Lebak Regency, Banten, were lightly and heavily damaged by the tornado.

SERANG - Dozens of houses in two villages in Gunung Kencana District, Lebak Regency, were damaged by a tornado.

Head of BPBD Banten's Caretaker Head, Nana Suryana, said that the temporary data on houses or buildings damaged by the disaster was 17 houses in Dederan Village, Gunung Kencana District.

In addition, 29 houses were damaged in Lebaksiuh Market Village Kevamatan Gunung Kencana.

His party is currently still collecting data on buildings or houses that were lightly damaged, heavily damaged and moderately damaged.

"We are still collecting data on all affected houses or buildings, both heavily damaged, moderately and lightly damaged," said Nana as quoted by ANTARA, Monday, May 9.

His party has also coordinated with the Lebak BPBD to immediately handle victims and send urgent assistance to affected residents.

Residents are advised to be careful to avoid disaster risks, especially in disaster-prone areas.