Indonesia, Flooding in Langkat (North Sumatra)

➢ Chronology: Triggered by high rainfall so that the water discharge of the Besitang River increased, the river overflowed and flooded settlements in Sekoci Village, Saturday, October 12, 2024 PKl. 14.00 WIB

➢ Location: (4 Districts / 18 GP)
● Besitang District
- Sekoci Village

➢ Casualties:
● 521 families affected with details:
with details:
Sekoci Village
- Sejambu Hamlet 190 families
- Sidodadi Hamlet 196 families
- Pante Pulo Hamlet 90 families
- Sukarame Hamlet 20 families
- Sekoci Hamlet 25 families

➢ Material Losses:
● 521 houses affected
● 2 educational facilities affected
● 4 worship facilities affected
● 25 hectares of agricultural land affected
● Water level 20-100 cm

➢ Efforts:
● The BPBD of Nagan Raya Regency conducted data collection on flood victims and coordinated with agencies related
● Coordination with the sub-district head and village officials.
● Coordinating with the TRC PB Multisector
● Coordinating with the Health Office for health services for affected communities.
● Providing logistical assistance in the form of instant noodles, mineral water.
● Verifying data on the impact of the Flood Disaster

➢ Personnel involved:
● BPBD Langkat Regency
● Sub-district Head
● Babinsa and Bhabinkamtibmas.
● Village Head
● Community
● TAGANA

➢ Current Condition:
● The water has started to recede. The depth is approximately 10 cm to 30 cm.

Source: Iriadi Suker Head of Preparedness Division of BPBD Langkat Regency