Weather Still Extreme, BPBD Wanti-wanti Settlement Around 5 Rivers In West Pasaman Join Limpasan

The settlement of residents in Lembah Melintang District, West Pasaman was flooded some time ago. (Between)

SUMBAR - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has highlighted 5 rivers in West Pasaman Regency that often run over residential areas when it rains with high intensity.

The Head of BPBD West Pasaman, Azhar, said that residents who are often affected by 5 river runoffs are asked to be vigilant because of extreme weather that is still unpredictable. "Currently, the weather is extreme and prone to flooding and landslides. There are five rivers that are subject to flooding in West Pasaman," he said at Simpang Empat, West Sumatra, Friday, January 27, confiscated by Antara.

The five rivers that are prone to overflowing are spread across several areas, namely the Batang Pasaman River in Pasaman District; Batang Sikabau River; Batang Bayang River in Lembah Melintang District; Batang Batahan River in Ranah Batahan District; and Anak Air Haji River in Sungai Aur District.

"Every time it rains heavily, the river water always overflows and commemorates the houses of local residents," he said.

He invited people who are at flood-prone points to be more vigilant when the rainfall is high or rainy upstream of the river.

According to him, apart from the five large rivers, residents in hilly areas, mountains and on the seafront should also always be vigilant. Because West Pasaman is also prone to landslides, especially in Talamau District. Meanwhile, Sasak Beach is prone to abrasion. "Currently, the weather is uncertain or extreme. Increase vigilance and always disaster alert," he said. His party claimed to have provided socialization through a number of Disaster Alert Groups (KSB). In addition, also through members in the field to people who live in disaster-prone areas to be careful. On the other hand, the public is asked to be wiser in responding to natural conditions for mutual safety.