Indonesia, Tornadoes in Payakumbuh (West Sumatra)

➢ Chronology: Triggered by heavy rain accompanied by a whirlwind. This rain occurred at the end of the dry season. This incident caused a tree to fall on a building,

➢ On Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 15.00 WIB

➢ Location:
● West Payakumbuh District
- Tanjung Pauh Village
- Pakan Sinayan Village
- Tanjung Gadang Sei Pinago Village
● South Payakumbuh District
- Padang Karambia Village
- Sawah Padang Aur Kuning Village
● East Payakumbuh District
- Padang Tiakar Village
- Sicincin Village

➢ Casualties:
● ± 63 families affected
● 1 person suffered minor injuries

➢ Material losses:
● 9 houses severely damaged
● 4 houses moderately damaged
● 50 houses lightly damaged

➢ Efforts:
● Payakumbuh City BPBD coordinates with related agencies, TNI, Polri, Basarnas, PLN and disaster volunteers to provide assistance to affected communities.

➢ Elements involved:
● Merangin Regency BPBD Rapid Reaction Team
● TNI
● POLRI
● District Government
● Surrounding Community

➢ Current Condition:
● Electricity and telephone networks have been restored and cleaning of fallen trees is still ongoing

Source: Mr. Eza Head of Emergency Logistics BPBD Payakumbuh City