Seven Hours of Rain Triggers Landslides in Garut, Three Residents Have Not Been Found
Four houses in Garut Regency were buried by landslides due to hours of rain. Three residents have not been found.
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It is known that West Java is currently entering the transition period from the rainy season to the dry season, or what is called transition. In this phenomenon, extreme weather often occurs, such as heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds.
Be vigilant of disasters such as floods, landslides, and tornadoes. Residents who are outdoors and experience heavy rain, thunder, and strong winds should immediately take shelter in a safe place.
According to data from the West Java Regional Disaster Management Agency, there were 68 natural disasters from April 1-25, 2024. These natural disasters included 28 tornadoes, 23 landslides, and 17 floods.
As a result, 237 houses were damaged and 3,395 houses were submerged, and 1,506 residents were affected, 3 of whom died.
Meanwhile, Head of the Bandung Class I Geophysical Station, Teguh Rahayu, explained that the West Java region, including the Bandung Raya area, is currently transitioning from the rainy season to the dry season. The current conditions have entered the beginning of the dry season.
Teguh also appealed to the public to be aware of the potential for bad weather during the transition period. The impacts of bad weather that can occur include heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds, including the potential for tornadoes.
"Be wary of the possibility of flood, landslide, and tornado disasters. Residents who are engaging in outdoor activities, if it rains accompanied by thunder and strong winds, should immediately take cover in a safe place," said Teguh.
Editor:
CHRISTOPERUS WAHYU HARYO PRIYO
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