"Luckily, no reports of casualties in the flooding were reported," Memed, a resident of Cipanas, stated here on Wednesday.
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After the floodwaters subsided on Wednesday, the flood-affected residents returned to clean their houses.
"We are optimistic that those affected by flash floods can receive logistical assistance," he expounded.
Oleh Najmudin, the Cipanas Sub-district head, noted that 96 houses inundated by flooding were located in the villages of Sipayung, Talagahiang, and Bintangresmi.
The almost 80-centimeter-high floodwaters inundated residential areas during a time when Muslims were consuming their pre-dawn suhoor meal based on the plan to observe fasting through the day until sunset.
"All residents have returned to their homes, and none were displaced," he confirmed.
Meanwhile, Head of the Lebak Disaster Mitigation Office (BPBD) Kaprawi stated that his office had readied logistical assistance for victims of the flash floods in Cipanas.
"We have deployed officers to check the condition of residents affected by flooding," he remarked.
Indonesia is currently transitioning from rainy to dry season. Nonetheless, several provinces, including East Java, West Java, Banten, and Aceh, continue to experience flooding.
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Translator: Mansyur S, Fardah
Editor: Yuni Arisandy Sinaga
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