Indonesia, Strong Wind in Konawe (Southeast Sulawesi)

➢ Chronology: Triggered by heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning on Monday 22 January 2024 at 17.00 WITA

➢ Location:
● Wongeduku District
- Tetewonua Village
● West Wongeduku District
- Baruga Village
● Unaaha District
- Tumpas Village
● Konawe District
- Uelawu Village
- Puunaaha Village
- Inolobunggadue Village
● Uepai District
- Kasaeda Village

➢ Casualties:
● 21 families affected
● 5 families / 20 people displaced

➢ Material Losses:
● 12 housing units were slightly damaged
● 4 housing units were seriously damaged
● 2 housing units were moderately damaged

➢ Effort:
● BPBD Konawe Regency coordinates with the local government and carries out an assessment

➢ Current Conditions:
● PLN is temporarily repairing damaged electricity networks
● BPBD and DAMKAR clean up fallen trees at home
residents blocking public roads

Source: Mrs. Misrawati, Staff of Pusdalops BPBD Konawe Regency