Simpang Empat, West Sumatra (ANTARA News) - A total of 11 sub-districts in West Pasaman District, West Sumatra Province, are flooded since Thursday evening (Oct 11), according to the local Disaster Mitigation Office (BPBD).

"So far, the official has continued to distribute aid and evacuate the people affected by flooding," Tri Wahluyo, head of West Pasaman BPBD, stated here on Friday.

Flooding occurred in Wonosari Kinali, Simpang Tiga, Jambak Luhak Nan Duo, Kapa, Sasak, Batang Saman Kecamatan Pasaman, Gunung Tuleh, Sungai Aur, Koto Sawah Ujung Gading, Ranah Batahan, Air Bangis, and Parit.

"We focus on evacuating people trapped in the house, on the bridge, and in other places to move to higher ground," he added.

Regional Secretary of West Pasaman Andrinaldi, accompanied by Head of Public Relations Yosmar Difia, observed the impact of the flooding in Batang Saman Aia Gadang and instructed the people to remain in alert.

On Friday morning, several regions were still flooded. The official of BPBD continues to gather data on the number of houses affected by the flood and landslides.

Reporting by Altas Maulana
Editing by Mayang

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