Sukabumi Regency | Gardapelitanews. com – Heavy rainfall over the past few days in Sukabumi Regency has caused landslides and flooding in several areas, including Sirnasari Village, Pabuaran District, Sukabumi Regency.Sabtu( 07/12/24).
The disaster in Sirnasari Village has resulted in at least 15 houses being flooded and 100 houses being damaged by landslides. One person has been reported missing and is currently being searched for by a team consisting of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), and the Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob) from West Java Regional Police, with assistance from volunteers.
The flood and landslide disaster has not only damaged residential areas but also caused significant infrastructure damage. Four village roads were damaged, and two bridges, including a connecting bridge between Sirnasari Village in Pabuaran District and Bantarpanjang Village in Jampangtengah District, were destroyed.
The Head of Sirnasari Village in Pabuaran District, Sukabumi Regency, Bambang, stated, “At least around 100 houses were damaged by the landslide, and we, along with the joint team, are still searching for one resident suspected to be buried by the landslide. Meanwhile, residents in the vicinity of the disaster area have been evacuated to safer locations,” said Bambang.
“We urge the local government of Sukabumi Regency and the central government to immediately provide assistance for repairing damaged infrastructure (connecting bridges). These facilities are crucial as they are essential for the community to carry out daily activities,” Bambang added.
Reporter : Yopi