"The flooding was triggered by heavy rain," said Budi Cahyono, coordinator of the Quick Reaction Team (TRC) of the Pamekasan Disaster Mitigation Office (BPBD), during a visit to the flood-affected area.
The BPBD, in cooperation with the local military office, deployed personnel to assist flood victims and monitor further developments, he informed.
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Heavy rains and whirlwinds were also reported in the sub-districts of Larangan, Kadur, Palengaan, Pegantenan and Pademawu in Pamekasan.
The inclement weather conditions are likely to prevail over the next three days, said Cahyono citing a weather forecast from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).
"We have already conveyed a warning to the public regarding this matter, and it is hoped that people in disaster-prone areas will be more vigilant," he added.
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Translator: Abd Aziz, Fardah
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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