Description
➢ Chronology: Strong winds accompanied by tidal waves occurred in the coastal area of Babokerong Village, Nagawutung District, Lembata on Friday, October 18 at 00.00 to 03.00 WITA. The wave height, estimated to reach 2 to 4 meters with a wind speed of 40 km/hour, caused the 735.50 meter seawater retaining wall to collapse. The height of the seawater inundation was more than 5 cm.
➢ Location:
● Nagawutung District
- Babokerong Village
➢ Casualties: 20 families / 80 people affected
➢ Material Losses:
● 20 houses affected
● 1 unit of fasdah affected
● 735.5 meters of seawater retaining wall severely damaged
➢ Efforts:
● The Lembata Regency BPBD Quick Reaction Team (TRC) immediately moved to the location to conduct a field assessment, record the damage and losses caused by the disaster.
● Appeal to the public to always be aware of the weather conditions that occur, immediately evacuate themselves to a safe place if a similar incident occurs again.
➢ Current Condition:
● Conducive
Source: PUSDALOPS-PB BPBD EAST NUSA TENGGARA PROVINCE