Indonesia, Flooding in Medan City (North Sumatra)

Description

➢ Chronology: Triggered by high intensity rain in several areas of Medan on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, causing flooding.

➢ Location:
● Medan Sunggal District
- Tanjung Rejo Village
● Medan Baru District
- Kelurahan Patisah Hulu

➢ Life: 189 KK / 900 people affected by details:
- Medan Sunggal District, Tanjung Reko Village: 150 KK / 600 people
- Medan Baru District, Petisah Hulu Village: 39 KK / 300 people

➢ Material loss: 172 units of houses affected with details:
- Medan Sunggal District, Tanjung Reko Village: 135 Houses
- Medan Baru District, Petisah Hulu Village: 37 Houses

➢ Efforts:
● Medan City BPBD monitors at the flood site, monitoring the development of the weather from BMKG and monitors the development of the Medan City Watershed (DAS).
● Medan City BPBD evacuates for people who need help, give an appeal to the community to remain alert in the event of a sudden increase in water discharge and provide assistance
fast food & drinks.

➢ Latest conditions:
● Floods have receded at 22.00 WIB on August 27, 2024

Source: Pusdalops Disaster Management BPBD Medan City

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