Indonesia, Flooding in Labuhanbatu, North Sumatra

Floods in Kab. Labuhanbatu, Prov. North Sumatra

Chronology :
• High rainfall at 01.00 am and clogged drainage channels, resulting in an increase in the debit of the residents' waterways and overflowing of residential areas on Monday, September 27, 2021, at 07.00 WIB.

Location :
• Kec. Rantau Selatan
- Kel. Bakaran batu
- Kel. Ujung bandar
• Kec. Siantar Marihat
- Kel. Pardamean

Impacts:
• 200 households affected
• There are refugees but have returned to their respective homes

Material Losses:
• 200 House Units submerged
• The water level at the time of the incident was between 50-100 cm

Effort :
• BPBD Kab. Labuhanbatu Conducting Rapid Assessment, Evacuation and coordinating with Provincial BPBD and related agencies
• BPBD Kab. Labuhanbatu Set up refugee tents and urge people to be vigilant.

Latest Condition:
• The flood has receded
• BPBD urges the community to prepare themselves to anticipate possible flood shipments and reduce activities outside the home to reduce disaster victims

Source :
• BPBD Labuhanbatu

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