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ACTNews, SUKABUMI - Flash floods that carried mud and logs occurred in
Cicurug District, Sukabumi Regency, Monday (9/21). Due to the heavy rains,
Cibuntu River overflowed, carrying mud and debris. Many houses were damaged.
Hundreds of people displaced, and three were missing.
Aksi Cepat
Tanggap (ACT) Sukabumi Branch Manager Mega Afdal Fatir, who was at the disaster-hit
site on Tuesday (9/22) morning, said that, by Tuesday morning, the houses were
still submerged by the overflowing river water although the water discharge is
not as big as the day before. The logs and debris got stuck under the bridge
and disrupted the flow of the water. Volunteers, including those from
Masyarakat Relawan Indonesia (MRI) Sukabumi, are currently clearing the debris
off the locals’ houses and searching for the missing.
“We are
currently searching for three people who went missing. ACT and MRI have dispatched
teams to participate in the rescue operation. Please pray that the weather will
get better and the search will run smoothly,” said Mega, Tuesday (9/22).
Currently, 97
houses and 971 people have been affected by the flash flood in Sukabumi. Additionally,
20 were injured and 3 went missing. The missing victims were allegedly washed
away by the flood and didn’t have time to save themselves. Based on ACT team’s
observation, the weather was partly cloudy in Cicurug.
Mega added that
the survivors were forced to evacuate due to trauma after their houses were
affected by the flood. They temporarily stay in safer public places, and their
neighbors’ and relatives’ houses. They are in an urgent need of basic supplies
as many were unable to save their belongings.
"The most
urgent need to be fulfilled at this time is food, sleeping mats, blankets and
clothes," added Mega.
ACT invites the
community to support the flood victims in Sukabumi by donating through the
Indonesia Dermawan website. In addition, they can also deliver non-cash
assistance directly to the nearest ACT Branch Offices.
As the rainy
season approaches, many areas in Indonesia are prone to drought. As of Monday
(9/21) night, the water level in Katulampa Dam, Bogor, has risen, leaving
Jakarta in an impending danger of flood. Central Kalimantan has also been hit
by flood. Meanwhile, the flash flood victims in Masamba are still recovering
after the massive flood that hit their area a few months ago. On the other
hand, several parts of Indonesia are still experiencing drought due to the very
low intensity of rain, including Greater Solo area and Gunungkidul Regency. ACT
also responds to the drought by sending clean water through the Humanity Water
Tank from ACT Branch Offices. []
