Floods in Sukabumi Reach 2 Meters, 50 Residents Evacuated
Sukabumi Reels from Devastating Floods and Landslides After Days of Torrential Rain
Sukabumi, Indonesia – Torrential rains that lashed Sukabumi, West Java, for two consecutive days have triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and bridge collapses, leaving a trail of destruction across the region.
As of Wednesday, December 4, 2024, floodwaters in some areas have reached a staggering two meters in height, according to Pelabuhan Ratu Police Chief commissioner Roni Haryanto. The deluge is attributed to the overflowing of the Cisawo and Cigangsa rivers.
“We are coordinating with the Sukabumi Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) and other relevant agencies to provide assistance to affected residents,” haryanto said.
Authorities have evacuated 50 residents to emergency shelters established in various flood-stricken locations.
The impact of the relentless downpour extends beyond Pelabuhan Ratu. In Ciemas, four villages – Mekarsakti, Mandrajaya, Tamanjaya, and Ciwaru – are submerged under two meters of water, forcing residents to seek higher ground.
“The water level in several areas has reached up to two meters, necessitating the evacuation of some residents to safer locations,” stated AKP Deni Miharja, police Chief of Ciemas.
The flooding has also affected the districts of Cidolog, Gegerbitung, Tegalbuleud, and Pabuaran.Adding to the region’s woes, Sukabumi BPBD Head deden Sumpena reported landslides and soil movement in at least 18 other areas.Among the hardest-hit villages are Sangrawayang (Simpenan), Sirnaresmi (Cisolok), babakan Panjang (Nagrak), Cibaregbeg (Sagaranten), Loji (Simpenan), Palabuhanratu (Palabuhanratu), Hegarmamah (Warungkiara), and lengkong (Lengkong).
Soil movement has been reported in sukamaju (Cikembar), Bantargadung (Bantargadung), and two other locations in bantargadung.
The relentless rainfall began on Tuesday afternoon and continued through Wednesday morning, overwhelming the region’s drainage systems and triggering the cascade of disasters.
“We are actively evacuating residents from affected areas.The Sukabumi BPBD is currently conducting assessments and compiling a complete damage report,” Sumpena said.
Sukabumi Reels from Devastating Floods and Landslides
Sukabumi, Indonesia – After two days of torrential rain, Sukabumi, West Java, is grappling with widespread flooding, landslides, and bridge collapses. Floodwaters have reached alarming heights,with some areas experiencing depths of up to two meters.
Pelabuhan Ratu Police Chief commissioner Roni Haryanto confirmed the severity of the situation, stating, “We are coordinating with the Sukabumi Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) and other relevant agencies to provide assistance to affected residents.” Authorities have evacuated 50 residents to emergency shelters.
The impact extends beyond Pelabuhan Ratu.Four villages in Ciemas – Mekarsakti, Mandrajaya, Tamanjaya, and Ciwaru – are currently submerged under two meters of water, forcing residents to seek higher ground. AKP Deni Miharja, police Chief of Ciemas, emphasized the urgency of the situation: “The water level in several areas has reached up to two meters, necessitating the evacuation of some residents to safer locations.”
Flooding has also affected the districts of Cidolog, Gegerbitung, tegalbuleud, and Pabuaran. Adding to the region’s woes, Sukabumi BPBD Head, Eden Sumpena, reported landslides and soil movement in at least 18 other areas.Among the hardest hit villages are Sangrawayang, Sirnaresmi, babakan Panjang, Cibaregbeg, Loji, Palabuhanratu, Hegarmamah, and lengkong. soil movement has also been reported in sukamaju, Bantargadung, and two other locations in bantargadung.
The relentless rainfall began on Tuesday afternoon and persisted through Wednesday morning, overwhelming the region’s drainage systems and triggering the cascade of disasters.
“we are actively evacuating residents from affected areas,” Sumpena stated. “The Sukabumi BPBD is currently conducting assessments and compiling a complete damage report.”