Rob Flood Alert And Extreme Weather In Bintan!

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JAKARTA - BPBD Bintan Regency, Riau Islands Province (Kepri), appealed to coastal residents to be on standby for potential tidal waves and extreme weather.

Head of BPBD Bintan Ramlah asked residents to be aware of the high intensity of rainfall by ensuring that waterways are not clogged.

"The pair receded sea levels and heavy rainfall caused the tidal waves so that the affected residents must immediately coordinate with the RT/RW, lurah, sub-district head and BPBD Bintan," Ramlah said in Bintan, Monday, January 30, quoted by Antara.

He appealed to residents in case of puddles or tidal waves at residents' homes, immediately rescue valuables and immediately evacuate to the nearest post.

His party also reminded residents, especially fishermen, to be vigilant and pay attention to the possibility of bad weather and tidal waves in Bintan waters.

"Keep up with the latest developments in weather conditions from official sources such as BMKG and BPBD," he said.

Ramalah continued that the tidal wave had occurred in Bintan from Monday, January 23, 2023, to Thursday, January 26, 2023. Also extreme weather in the form of strong winds and high intensity rainfall.

As a result of this incident, 3,306 people were affected. They are scattered in nine sub-districts throughout Bintan and were forced to evacuate because their houses were submerged in tidal waves.

"Luckily there were no casualties," said Ramlah.

Ramlah stated that thousands of people affected by the tidal wave fled in the refugee camps that have been built by the Bintan Regency Government together with related parties.

As a result of the tidal wave, including the drainage channel of Jalan Nusantara, kilometer 18, the status of the Riau Islands Province road has narrowed due to sedimentation. Then the culvert collapsed on Jalan Raya Tanjungpinang-Jalan Tanjung Uban, kilometer 51 Sri Bintan due to the high water discharge.

Jalan Wan Sri Beni Bandar Bentan is flooded due to the lack of drainage channels. Jalan Raya Tanjungpinang Tanjung Uban, the Tembeling intersection, was also flooded due to high water discharge.

"We have assessed the damage, losses and fulfillment of basic needs for the basis of the next reference plan. Residents also carry out mutual cooperation to clean the victim's house due to flooding and puddles," he said.

His party also collected data and evacuated tidal flood victims by involving joint elements from the Bintan Regency Government, TNI/Polri PUPRP Service, Health Service, Social Service, Kominfo Service, Perkim Service, District Elements, Local Village/Village Elements, PMI, Tagana, and Joint Volunteers and Communities.

"The government and all stakeholders work hand in hand to help residents affected by the tidal flood, including distributing sufficient logistical assistance," said Ramlah.