Indonesia, Flooding in Lahat Regency (South Sumatera)

Chronology: Triggered by high rainfall intensity and the overflow of the Lematang River on Thursday, 09 March 2023, Pkl. 09.15 WIB
➢ Location :
Kec. Pulau Pinang
● Ds. Tanjung Sirih
● Ds. Karang Dalam
Kec. Gumay Ulu
● Ds. Tinggi Ari
Kec. Kikim Selatan
● Ds. Keban Agung
➢ Casualties :
● 1 person dead
● 176 families affected
➢ Material Loss :
● Access bridge between Lahat - Pagaralam in Desa Tanjung Sirih Kec. Pulau Pinang cut off
● Access road to Lahat - Pagaralam in Desa Tinggi Ari Kec. Gumay Ulu closed
● Access road from Desa Karang Dalam - Desa Tanjung Sirih closed by trees fell
● Submerged several residents houses and rice fields around from the stream
➢ Efforts :
● Joint Team of TNI, BPBD and SAR Kab. Search victims and collect data on losses due to floods and giving advice to people along the Lematang river to stay away from the flow of the river.
● BPBD of South Sumatra Province conducts a rapid assessment and brings logistical assistance of 200 packages.
➢ Personnel involved:
● BPBD Kab. Lahat
● TNI
● Basarnas

Source: Pusdalops BPBD Prov. South Sumatra Mr. Arief & Mr. Nopriyadin