PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - Floods and landslides hit a number of areas in Bandung Regency, Garut Regency, and Sukabumi City, on Tuesday (11/5/2024).

The West Java Provincial Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) moved quickly by coordinating with the local BPBD to conduct an assessment and handling of victims affected by the disaster.

BPBD Jabar Young Expert Public Relations Officer Hadi Rahmat said that the report of the flood and landslide incident received by BPBD Jabar occurred in Sukabumi City at 18.55 WIB.

Reports of overflow floods occurred at 44 points, while eight points reported landslides. BPBD also received reports of fallen trees and broken embankments.

"The cause is high rainfall intensity, Sukabumi City BPBD has coordinated with West Java BPBD to anticipate the impact," said Hadi in his press statement.

In addition, Hadi also reported that flooding occurred at several points in Garut Regency on Tuesday at around 14.30 WIB.

BPBD Garut Regency received a report from Cisurupan District regarding the flood disaster. This flood was caused by high intensity rain, which caused water to overflow onto the highway and disrupt traffic access. The mud material after the flood caused temporary obstacles for four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles.

"The water has started to recede, the cleaning of the mud material is being carried out using heavy equipment by the UPTD Bina Marga Province," said Hadi.

Meanwhile, flooding in Bandung Regency occurred in the Wargaluyu Village area, Arjasari District, Bandung Regency. The report was received at 20.00 WIB.

Due to heavy rain, the water discharge overflowed and affected 55 families (200 people). BPBD is trying to evacuate residents affected by the flood to a safe evacuation location.

"Currently, the urgent needs are medicines, blankets and ready-to-eat food or basic necessities," he said.

Acting Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin will conduct a review of several disaster locations. The review is carried out to ensure optimal handling.