Indonesia, Floods in Pasaman Regency (West Sumatera)

➢ Chronology: Triggered by high rainfall which resulted in overflow
in Batang River, initial information about the incident on Sunday, 15 October 2023, at 17.30 WIB
➢ Location:
● Lubuk Sikaping District
- Nagari Durian Tinggi
➢ Casualties:
● 103 families affected
● 1 person minor injuries
➢ Material Losses:
● 100 housing units affected
● PDAM network disconnection
● Breaking of the emergency bridge connecting Jorong Kapalo Koto and Lintang village.
● TDC ± 50 cm
➢ Effort:
● TRC BPBD Pasaman Regency carried out data collection, evacuation and coordinate with related parties.
➢ Current Conditions:
● Current Conditions The situation is safely under control
● Access to the damaged bridge can now be traversed by 2-wheeled vehicles or 4 wheels
● Residents have returned to their homes
● Pasaman Regency BPBD and related agencies will continue
cleaning up remaining mud caused by flooding in the homes of affected residents flood using a Damkar floating pump.
Source: Head of KL BPBD Pasaman Regency