Several regions in Indonesia have started to enter the transition season characterized by extreme weather in the form of strong wind with or without rainJakarta (ANTARA) - The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), through an official statement on Sunday, reported that 1,175 hydrometeorological disasters had occurred from January 1 to April 3, 2022.
Majority of the disasters comprise extreme weather, floods, and landslides. These disasters claimed 80 lives, led to 10 people going missing, led to evacuation of 1.67 million people, and caused injuries to 605 people.
In detail, there were 459 incidents of flooding, 428 extreme weather incidents, 213 incidents of landslides, 58 forest and land fires, nine incidents of earthquakes, as well as eight incidents of tidal waves and abrasions.
The 20,962 houses destroyed by natural disasters comprised 3,505 houses incurring severe damage, 3,919 houses suffering moderate damage, and 13,538 houses reportedly experiencing mild damage.
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In addition, the natural disasters ruined 568 public facilities comprising 365 education facilities, 143 places of worship, and 60 health facilities. The disasters also destroyed 66 offices and 72 bridges.
Earlier, Acting Head of BNPB's Data, Information, and Disaster Communication Center Abdul Muhari urged the people to remain cautious on account of the fact that several regions in Indonesia have started to enter the transition season.
"Several regions in Indonesia have started to enter the transition season characterized by extreme weather in the form of strong wind with or without rain," he explained.
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Extreme weather, tornado, and high-intensity rains of short duration can still potentially occur until the middle of April this year, he noted.
"However, of course, we should still be wary that high-intensity rains of long duration can still occur in several places," he elaborated.
To maintain their safety, Muhari urged the people to keep abreast of the weather forecast.
If extreme weather occurs while conducting outdoor activities, he called on the people to stay away from large trees, billboards, and tall power poles, as these are where injuries and fatalities will likely occur.
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Translator: Asep Firmansyah, Fadhli Ruhman
Editor: Fardah Assegaf
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