Floods Soak 14 Villages In Subang, Regent Reminds Rain Intensity Is Still High

Illustration. The joint SAR team including BPBD personnel evacuated residents using ropes and tires when the flood hit Pamukan, Subang, West Java, Tuesday 9 February 2021. (ANTARA-Novrian A)

SUBANG - Floods hit 14 villages spread across Subang Regency following high rainfall triggered the overflow of several rivers in the area.

"We have reviewed the location of the flood, and a public kitchen will soon be prepared," said Regent Subang Ruhimat, in Subang, West Java, Wednesday, March 1, as reported by Antara.

He explained, in accordance with the data collection carried out by the local Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the flood has now hit 14 villages around Subang.

Thousands of families affected by the flood were spread across four sub-districts, namely Ciasem, Pamukan, Blanakan, and Pusakanagara sub-districts.

The Regent reminded residents affected by the flood to immediately evacuate to a safe place. This is because the intensity of rain in the Subang area and its surroundings is still quite high.

"I urge residents affected by the flood to immediately evacuate to the places that have been provided," he said.

The Regent also asked related parties to always monitor residents affected by the flood. So that no residents are isolated due to flooding.

"For village officials, BPBD, the police and Babinsa Binmaspol, I beg you to continue to patrol. Do not let any residents be isolated," he said.

He said that currently his party is preparing logistics such as food and health care, to meet the needs of flood-affected residents.

"We have also prepared for public kitchens, both from the National Police, Subang Air Base and from the Subang Regency Government through the Social Service. So don't let the people go hungry and don't let the residents get sick," he said.