BREAKING NEWS! Bencana Tanah Longsor di Pekalongan Tewaskan 25 Orang | OneNews Update

Summary

The transcript reports on a tragic event in Pekalongan, Central Java, where heavy rainfall and strong winds caused landslides and flash floods. At least 25 people lost their lives, and several others are still missing. The disaster affected multiple areas, including Petung, Kriono, Doro, and others. The search for missing persons continues, with a focus on a café where some people were believed to have taken shelter. Despite ongoing heavy rain, rescue teams are tirelessly working with available equipment to locate and assist survivors.

Takeaways

• 😀 A landslide and flash flood disaster in Petung, Pekalongan, Central Java caused 25 fatalities.
• 😀 Victims included local residents, fishermen, and others who were sheltering, swept away by the current.
• 😀 Besides the fatalities, several individuals are still missing, with search efforts ongoing.
• 😀 The disaster struck on January 20th, when heavy rain and strong winds hit Pekalongan from 5:00 PM to 10:40 PM WIB.
• 😀 The affected districts include Petung, Kriono, Doro, Lebakbarang, Talun, Karanganyar, Gedungwuni, and Wonoinggo.
• 😀 The natural disaster also resulted in significant damage to local infrastructure and homes.
• 😀 As of the latest reports, 9 people are still missing, and 10 others are injured.
• 😀 The SAR (Search and Rescue) teams, alongside other responders, are actively working to locate the missing individuals.
• 😀 Search operations are being hampered by continuous rainfall, but efforts are ongoing with available equipment like Alkon (a rescue tool).
• 😀 The focus of the search includes a café where people were sheltering during the landslide, and it is believed some victims may still be inside.

Q & A

What caused the disaster in Pekalongan?

The disaster in Pekalongan was caused by landslides and flash floods due to heavy rainfall and strong winds.

How many people have died due to the disaster?

As of the latest report, 25 people have died due to the landslides and flash floods.

How many people are still missing as a result of the disaster?

Nine people are still reported missing, with search efforts ongoing.

Which areas were affected by the disaster in Pekalongan?

The affected areas include Petung, Kriono, Doro, Lebak Barang, Talun, Karang Anyar, Gedung Wuni, and Wono Inggo.

What other impacts did the disaster have besides casualties?

In addition to the loss of life, the disaster caused significant damage to several facilities and homes.

What weather conditions contributed to the disaster?

Heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds, which lasted from 5:00 PM to 10:40 PM, were the contributing weather conditions.

What is the current status of the search efforts for the missing individuals?

The search efforts are ongoing, with teams from SAR (Search and Rescue) continuing their work despite the challenging weather conditions.

What location has been identified as a potential site for finding missing victims?

A café has been identified as a possible location where some victims might still be trapped, as people were seeking shelter there during the disaster.

What challenges are the search teams facing in their efforts?

The search teams are facing difficulties due to ongoing rain, which has made the search operations harder, but they continue to work with available equipment like Alkon.

What is the current weather situation in the affected area?

It is still raining in the affected area, which is complicating the search efforts, but the teams are continuing their operations despite the weather.