Jakarta, IO – Heavy rainfall since January 1 has caused a number of rivers in Kawarang regency, West Java, to burst their banks. The overflowing river then submerged four districts.
Feri, Karawang’s disaster mitigation bureau’s logistics head, said the overflowing rivers are Cibeet, Citarum and Cidawolong, per CNN Indonesia, Monday (8/1).
The worst impact of flooding was observed in two villages in West Telukjambe district — Karangligar and Mekarmulya. Other districts affected included West Karawang, East Telukjambe and Rawamerta.
As a result, a number of facilities including seven houses of worship and three schools were submerged with water levels ranging from 30-130 cm high.
The flood also forced 2,298 people from 778 households to evacuate to a number of shelters including the Karangligar village hall, school building and local administration office.
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The National Disaster Mitigation Agency’s (BNPB) deputy for emergency management Maj. Gen. Fajar Setyawan said it will disburse aid funds worth Rp250 million to the acting regent of Karawang Aep Syapuloh, in addition to rubber boats, refugee tents, basic necessities, hygiene kits, blankets, mattresses and water pumps, as well as public kitchens and health service posts.
He appreciated the Karawang regency administration for its swift handling of the floods and meet the needs of the victims. “BNPB will continue to provide assistance to support the regional governments,” said Fajar. (un)