Indonesia, Flood in Medan City (North Sumatra)

➢ Chronology: Triggered by high intensity rain and rising sea tides, the water overflowed on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 11.20 WIB.

➢ Location:
● Medan Marelan District
- Paya Pasir Village
● Medan Labuhan District
- Martubung Village

➢ Casualties:
● 330 families / 985 people affected
with details:
● Medan Marelan District
- Paya Pasir Village 85 families / 400 people
- Labuhan Deli Village 160 families / 365 people
● Medan Labuhan District
- Martubung Village 85 families / 220 people

➢ Material Losses:
● 295 houses affected
with details:
● Medan Marelan District
- Paya Pasir Village 65 houses affected
- Labuhan Deli Village 150 houses affected
● Medan Labuhan District
- Martubung Village 80 houses affected
● TMA 30 - 50 cm

➢ Efforts:
● Medan City BPBD conducted a rapid assessment, coordinated with local officials and conducted an assessment at the location
● Opened the Water Gate to Lake Siombak to accelerate the receding water
● Conducted suction by the North UPT Service, SDABMBK Service together with the Head of T. 600 and the Head of Environment 10
● Opened a Public Kitchen Post and evacuation point at the location at the Al-Husaini Mushola in collaboration with BPBD and the Medan City Social Service.
● To anticipate high tide in the afternoon and evening. Standby personnel at the location: Sub-district Head, Head of Paya Pasir Village, Village ASN ranks, Head of Environment 8 and TRC BPBD Medan City
● Currently, 500 packages of Emergency Response Rice are being distributed from the Medan City BPBD

➢ Elements involved
● Medan City BPBD
● Medan City Social Service
● North Integrated Service Unit Service SDABMBK Service
● Village Environment Head
● Head of Paya Pasir Village and ranks of State Civil Apparatus

➢ Current Condition
● Tidal flood has not receded with an average water height of approximately 30 to 50 cm

Source: Pusdalops PB BPBD Medan City