PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - In the past few days, extreme weather has hit several regions in Indonesia, including Bandung City. High rainfall intensity has resulted in disaster symptoms such as flooding or fallen trees.

In this regard, the Head of the Bandung City Fire and Disaster Management Service, Gun Gun Sumaryana, appealed to the public to remain alert to potential disasters that may occur.

He reminded motorists to remain vigilant. One of them is to avoid parking under trees.

This is to anticipate if a tree falls so that vehicles remain safe and avoid accidents.

He also invited the public to actively report if a disaster occurs to the emergency number Emergency Call 113.

"We appeal to residents who need help in the event of a disaster to call the emergency number Emergency Call 113 or contact the emergency call Bandung Siaga 112, free of charge," he said.

Previously, a tree on Jalan Ahmad Yani fell on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at around 05.10 WIB. The type that fell was a mahogany tree, 10 meters high and 50 centimeters in diameter. There were no fatalities, but it caused road access to be blocked.

"Meanwhile, the fallen tree on Jalan Terusan Jakarta occurred at 05.00 WIB. Handling was completed at 06.05 WIB," he said.

For Bandung residents who encounter an emergency incident, they can immediately contact the emergency call Bandung Siaga 112 or contact the Bandung City Fire and Rescue Service at 022.113 - 022.7207113.