Indonesia, Flooding in Medan City, North Sumatra

Chronology :
high rainfall intensity plus a fairly large water discharge from upstream, resulting in an increase in the water level of the Deli & Babura rivers which inundated residential areas on Sunday, October 31, 2021 Pkl. 02.45 WIB

Location :
Kota Medan
•Kec. Medan Johor
- Kel. Kwala Bekala
- Kel. Titi Kuning
•Kec. Medan Selayang
- Kel. Beringin
•Kec. Medan Petisah
- Kel. Petisah Tengah
•Kec. Medan Maimun
- Kel. Sei Mati
- Kel. Aur
•Kec. Medan Baru
- Kel. Padang Bulan

Impacts:
• 568 families / 2,182 people affected

Material Losses:
• 558 housing units
• Flood depth 50 Cm

Effort :
• Medan City BPBD Conduct monitoring and rapid assessment in flood locations.
• Coordinate with local environmental authorities.
• Monitor developments and weather from BMKG.
• Prepare evacuation equipment for people who need help.
• Prepare equipment and assistance related to flood disaster response
• Monitoring the development of the Medan City Watershed (DAS).
• Provide an appeal to the community to remain alert in the event of a sudden increase in water discharge.
• Provide assistance in the form of logistics to flood-affected residents

Latest Condition: Monday, 01/11/2021, 12.00 WIB
• The weather is currently sunny cloudy
• The flood has receded

Source :
• Medan City BPBD Pusdalops

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