Penampakan Dahsyatnya Banjir Bandang Menerjang Sukabumi

Summary

A dramatic video captures a flash flood in Sukabumi, West Java, as powerful currents sweep away several vehicles, including a Jeep that got stuck in the water. Despite attempts by locals to warn the driver, the car is eventually overturned and carried away. The flood, caused by the overflowing Cikaso River, has affected 27 villages and caused widespread damage, including landslides, road blockages, and evacuations. Rescue teams, including volunteers, are working to save stranded residents, using boats and other means to evacuate the affected, with ongoing efforts to manage the disaster and assist those impacted.

Takeaways

• 😀 A video captured the moment when several vehicles were swept away by a flash flood caused by the Cikaso River in Sagaranten, Sukabumi, West Java, on Wednesday morning.
• 😀 A jeep driver attempted to drive through floodwaters on Pabuaran Ar road but was warned by locals to exit the vehicle due to the strong current. The jeep eventually overturned and was swept away.
• 😀 The Sukabumi disaster management authority (BPBD) reported that at least 27 villages across 20 districts were affected by floods and landslides.
• 😀 In addition to floods, one landslide and one missing person were reported. The disaster caused severe disruptions to local roads.
• 😀 Key affected roads included the Loji-Pelabuhan Ratu, Nyalindung-Sagaranten provincial roads, and the Sukabumi-Pelabuhan Ratu national road, which were cut off due to landslides.
• 😀 The Cipalabujan River in Pelabuhan Ratu, Sukabumi, overflowed, flooding the harbor, dozens of homes, and even a local health center and hospital.
• 😀 Rescue efforts involved police officers and volunteers evacuating affected residents to safer locations. Some elderly individuals had to be carried to safety.
• 😀 The evacuation also involved rubber boats to rescue people stuck in the floodwaters and prevent them from being swept away.
• 😀 Patients from the Pelabuhan Ratu Health Center, which was also flooded, were evacuated to safety.
• 😀 The Sukabumi BPBD reported 103 families (243 individuals) were affected by the disaster, with 93 displaced persons due to landslides. One confirmed fatality occurred due to a landslide.

Q & A

What caused the flash floods in Sukabumi Regency?

The flash floods in Sukabumi Regency were caused by the overflow of the Cikaso River in Sagaranten District.

What happened to the jeep that attempted to cross the floodwaters?

The jeep attempted to cross the floodwaters on Pabuaran Ar Road in Sagaranten, but it got trapped in the strong current, overturned, and was swept away.

How many villages were affected by the flooding and landslides in Sukabumi?

At least 27 villages from 20 districts in Sukabumi Regency were affected by flooding and landslides.

What are the major roads that were disrupted due to the landslides?

The major roads disrupted by the landslides are the Loji-Pelabuhan Ratu, Nyalindung-Sagaranten provincial roads, and the Sukabumi-Pelabuhan Ratu national road.

What is the current status of the missing person related to the landslide?

One person is still missing after being affected by the landslide, while another individual has been confirmed dead.

What measures were taken to evacuate the affected residents?

Local police officers and volunteers worked to evacuate residents using rubber boats, stretchers, and trucks to transport them to safer areas.

Which public facilities were impacted by the flooding?

The flooding affected public facilities, including the local health center (Puskesmas) and the regional hospital (RSUD) in Pelabuhan Ratu.

How many families and individuals were impacted by the disaster?

A total of 103 families (243 individuals) were impacted by the disaster, with 93 evacuees as of Wednesday afternoon.

How many landslides and floods were recorded in the region?

There were 13 landslides, 9 floods, 7 incidents of strong winds, and 4 soil movements, bringing the total number of disasters to 33.

What emergency measures has the Sukabumi Regency Government taken?

The Sukabumi Regency Government has declared a state of emergency for seven days and is setting up a main command post at the Pelabuhan Ratu Pendopo to coordinate rescue efforts.