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Thousands evacuate as floods, landslide hit West Java
Several regions in West Java have been struck by natural disasters since the start of this year as thousands of residents evacuate due to floods and landslides.
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An official from the Purwakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) observes cracks in a house due to landslides in Purwakarta, West Java. More than 1,700 residents have been displaced due to landslides around the foot of Mount Anaga in Purwakarta regency that occurred on Jan. 4, 2023. (Courtesy of Purwakarta regency administration/-)
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everal regions in West Java, including Cimahi, Karawang and Purwakarta, have been hit by natural disasters including floods, landslides and windstorms, forcing thousands of residents from their homes.
According to the West Java Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), 1,643 residents have been evacuated due to major flooding since Jan. 1 in Karawang regency, which has impacted four districts and five villages.
Meanwhile, more than 1,700 residents have been displaced due to landslides around the foot of Mount Anaga in Purwakarta regency, which occurred on Thursday.
Acting Purwakarta regent Benni Irwan has advised people living near the impacted area to evacuate due to the threat of a follow-up landslide.
“For the sake of safety and security, I advise citizens around the impacted areas to evacuate,” Benni said as quoted by Antara news agency.
In Cimahi city, several houses were hit by flooding, landslides and strong winds on Saturday.
The flooding occurred in several areas in Cimahi, inundating houses and causing traffic disruption on roads, leading to severe congestion.
