Referring to the report from the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Pandeglang district, there were 16 villages affected by floods with water levels varying between 50 to 150 centimetersJakarta (ANTARA) - The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has reported that 16 villages in Pandeglang district, Banten province, have remained inundated following heavy rainfall.
"Referring to the report from the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Pandeglang district, there were 16 villages affected by floods with water levels varying between 50 to 150 centimeters," acting head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information, and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, said in a written statement here on Wednesday.
The 16 villages are Kalanganyar and Teluk villages, Labuan subdistrict; Citeureup village, Panimbang subdistrict; Taruma Nagara, Banyuasih, Sinarjaya villages, Cigeulis subdistrict; Margagiri and Bulagor villages, Pagelaran subdistrict; Ramea village, Mandalawangi subdistrict; Ciherang village, Picung subdistrict; Kubangkondang and Cibarani villages, Cisata subdistrict; Surianeun and Cimoyan villages, Patia subdistrict; Cirata village, Carita subdistrict; and Kanduengang village, Cadasari subdistrict, he informed.
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Based on the report, there was a lowering of floodwater levels that submerged residents' homes at several locations as of Tuesday night, he said.
"Based on the temporary data collection, there were 1,165 families whose houses were affected by the flood. Some of the affected residents stayed in evacuation posts that BPBD had prepared," he added.
As part of disaster management efforts, BPBD and joint teams are continuing to evacuate, conduct quick assessments, and coordinate with related parties so that the floods can be handled properly, he said.
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The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has forecast rain of light to moderate intensity in Pandeglang district on Wednesday and Thursday, as well as the potential for moderate to heavy rain accompanied by lightning, thunderstorms, and strong winds in some regions of Banten province.
Taking note of the forecast, the BNPB has appealed to the local government and community to stay alert, especially if heavy rain occurs over a long duration or lasts more than one hour.
Muhari appealed to the people residing around the cliff to be aware of the potential for ground movement and the people living near the river to be mindful of any increase in water levels that could potentially cause flooding.
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