Indonesia, Flooding in Ciamis, West Java

High rainfall intensity and overflow of Ciputrahaji River and Cikaso River on Tuesday, 27 October 2020 at 0200 hrs local time caused flooding in several locations in Ciamis Region, West Java Province. inundation 50 - 100 cm. Affected Location: • Banjarsari Sub-region - Purwasari Village - Ciherang Village - Cibadak Village - Banjarsari Village - Ratawangi Village - Sindangasih Village - Sindanghayu Village - Ciulu Village - Sukasari Village •Banjaranyar Sub-region - Cikaso Village - Sindangrasa Village - Gigayam Village - Banjaranyar Village - Langkapsari Village - Tanjungsari Village - Karyamukti Village The local disaster management authority (BPBD Ciamis) performs rapid assessment, evacuate the affected communities and coordinate with relevant agencies. The BPBD distributes logistic relief items such as food items, blanket, mattress, kids ware, clothes and mineral water. Latest Situation as of 27 October 2020 1934 hrs local time the rain is still continually pouring. The are is still blackouts. 150 people evacuated at school in Banjarsari Sub-region. The BPBD list down the immediate needs: • Evacuation • Food items • Hygiene Kits • Mattress • Blankets • Clothes Source: BPBD Ciamis