Indonesia, Flooding in Pesisir Selatan, West Sumatera

High rainfall intensity caused overflowed of Jalamu River in Pesisir Selatan Region, West Sumatera Province and triggered flooding in two sub-regions, as follows: - Flooding in Batang Kapas Sub-region on Friday 30 October 2020 at 1730 hrs local time (GMT+7) - Flooding in Lengayang Sub-region on Saturday 31 October 2020 at 1600 hrs local time (GMT+7) Afected Areas: • Lengayang Sub-region - Kambang Timur Village - Tabiang Tinggi Village •Kec. Batang Kapas Sub-region - Koto Hilie IV Village Affected people - No IDPs reported - 80 families in Lengayang Sub-region affected - The authority is still assessing the casualties and damage in Batang Kapas Sub-region Action taken by the Local Disaster Management Authority (BPBD Pesisir Selatan) - Conduct rapid assessment, coordinate with relevant agencies, and evacuate the affected communities. - BPBD encourage the communities to stay alert. Latest situation update: - On Saturday, 31 Oktober 2020, 2210 hrs (GMT+7) rain is continuedly down with low-middle intensity. - The flood has recede in Batang Kaps Sub-region - The inundation level in Lengayang Sub-region has increased. Source: BPBD Pesisir Selatan