BNPB: Tornado Damaged 38 Houses In Takalar Kabupaten

Tornadoes damaged 38 houses in Takalar Regency/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that a tornado on Sunday 12 June had damaged at least 38 houses in Rewataya Village, Tanakeke Islands District, Takalar Regency, South Sulawesi Province. In a written statement received in Jakarta, Wednesday 15 June, Acting Head of the Center BNPB Disaster Data, Information and Communication Abdul Muhari detailed that as many as eight housing units were heavily damaged and 30 other units were slightly damaged. Apart from houses, three units of seaweed storage warehouse and one health facility building were also damaged. which are usually made of zinc. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Takalar Regency reported that 8 families whose houses were heavily damaged were temporarily evacuated with their closest relatives," said Abdul, quoted by Antara. carry out follow-up assessments after the occurrence of a hurricane ng pickaxe. In addition, BNPB has provided emergency logistical assistance to 38 affected families. BNPB appealed for up to the next three days, South Sulawesi Province has the potential to experience extreme weather such as heavy rain, strong winds, and tornadoes. Meanwhile, Takalar Regency has the potential to experience light to moderate rain. Forecasts from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, state that most areas experience the beginning of the dry season from April to June 2022. Even so, some areas in Indonesia still have the potential to experience rain accompanied by strong winds that can trigger the occurrence of a wet hydrometeorological disaster.

Responding to the weather forecast, BNPB appealed to the community and local governments to increase awareness and preparedness for potential hydrometeorological disasters, especially extreme weather, especially with the change of seasons that can cause strong winds or tornadoes. Local regional apparatus can cut branches, twigs and branches. as well as dense tree material to minimize the potential for fallen trees. In addition, providing early warning information to local residents regarding rainfall if it has flushed the area for more than an hour to be able to immediately carry out emergency and evacuation efforts if needed, he said. The community can also monitor forecasts weather through the BMKG website and find out the potential for disasters around the place of residence through inaRisk, he added.