Indonesia, Flood in Sarolangun (Jambi)

➢ Chronology: Triggered by high rainfall in the Batang Batang Limun River, Limun District, Sarolangun Regency, which caused the water discharge to rise so that the water flooded Suka Damai Village and the water began to flood residential areas in Suka Damai Village. Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM. 03.00 WIB

➢ Location:
● Limun District
- Suka Damai Village

➢ Casualties:
● ± 39 families affected (data collection)

➢ Material Losses:
● ± 39 houses affected (data collection)

➢ Efforts:
● The BPBD team helped victims evacuate to flood-affected areas
● The BPBD team collected data on those affected by the flood

➢ Obstacles in the Field:
● Access to the road connecting the flood site could not be passed because the main road was submerged
● Loss of signal in the flood-affected area resulted in communication being cut off

➢ Current Condition:
● As of 17.30 WIB today, Thursday, September 26, 2024, according to monitoring, it was reported that the water discharge position had decreased, then at 19.30 WIB it rained with an intensity of high
● There are no urgent needs that are considered very necessary

Source: Mr. Yen Aswandi BPBD Sarolangun Regency