Make Sure The Land Of Rentak In South Sumatra Land Talang Is Not Dangerous, BPBD Still Invites The PUPR Service To Check Deeply

One of the houses in Talang Darat Hamlet, North Dempo District, Pagaralam, South Sumatra, was affected by a crack in the ground, Monday (26/6/2023). (ANTARA/HO-BPBD Pagaralam)

The cracked soil hit the Talang Darat Hamlet area, North Dempo District, South Sumatra (Sumsel). The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Pagaralam City ensured that the crack in the land was harmless.

"Meanwhile, the rift is not potentially dangerous because it is not the impact of an earthquake or serious earth shift, as information circulating in the public," said Head of BPBD Pagaralam Jon Hasman in Pagaralam, South Sumatra, Tuesday, June 27, as reported by Antara.

According to him, the cracked ground incident occurred after heavy rains flushed the area on Saturday, June 24 at 16.00 WIB.

Based on reports from BPBD personnel from Pagaralam City, the crack was 5-10 centimeters in diameter. As a result of this condition, minor damage occurred on the asphalt surface of the village main road, and five units of residents' houses.

BPBD Pagaralam ensured that the incident did not cause any casualties or injuries.

Even though he admitted that he was not dangerous, Jon admitted that the Pagaralam City BPBD would coordinate with the local PUPR Office to thoroughly examine the rift.

The inspection of the impact of the crack on the ground is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Wednesday, June 28.

Jon said the Pagaralam BPBD also alerted personnel at the cracked land location as an effort to speed up emergency measures in the event of a follow-up disaster in line with the intensity of heavy rains over the past few days.