Dozens Of Houses Of Coastal Residents Of Ampenan Mataram Affected By Abrasi

Residents of fishing villages stand on the rest of the houses affected by abrasion in Pondok Perasi, Mataram, NTB, Thursday (14/3/2024). (ANTARA/Dhimas B.P.)

The Regional Disaster Management Agency of Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara, noted that dozens of houses of fishermen's villages on the coast of Ampenan Beach, Mataram City, were affected by abrasion.

"From our records, there were no casualties as a result of the abrasion," said Head of BPBD Mataram City Mahfuddin Noer, quoted by ANTARA, Thursday, March 14.

He confirmed the cause of the abrasion was due to extreme weather in the form of high waves and strong winds that had occurred three days ago.

"This collaboration is due to the impact of strong winds accompanied by high rainfall intensity," he said.

Residents' settlements affected by abrasion are in the Mapak, Bugis Village, and Pondok Perasi neighborhoods.

"Most of the affected residents live on the coast of Ampenan. Some of them hit traders' stalls belonging to residents on Ampenan beach," he said.

Residents affected by abrasion are being assessed. The assessment is carried out to determine the amount of damage and losses suffered by residents.

In accordance with the early warning issued by the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, this extreme weather is predicted to last for 7 days from Monday (11/3) to Sunday (17/3).

"The prediction until March 17, 2024, will have the potential for strong winds with heavy rains," he said.