West Sumatra Reeling from Floods: 50 Dead, 27 Missing

Latest Update on West Sumatra Floods (May 14, 2024):

Death Toll Reaches 50, Search for Missing Victims Continues

Flash floods that hit several areas in West Sumatra (Sumbar) on Sunday (12/5/2024) night have claimed 50 lives. As of Tuesday (14/5/2024), the SAR team is still searching for 27 people who are still missing. Here are some of the latest updates on the flash floods in Sumbar:

West Sumatra Flooding

Number of Victims:

  • Deaths: 50 people (based on BNPB data as of May 14, 2024, 09:00 WIB)
  • Missing: 27 people
  • Injured: 37 people
  • Displaced: 3,396 people

Details of Deaths by Region:

  • Padang Panjang City: 2 people
  • Agam Regency: 20 people
  • Tanah Datar Regency: 19 people
  • Padang City: 1 person
  • Padang Pariaman Regency: 8 people

Handling Efforts:

  • A joint SAR team from various agencies continues to search for missing victims.
  • Humanitarian aid in the form of food, medicine, tents, and other necessities has been distributed to affected victims.
  • BPBD officers and related agencies are repairing damaged infrastructure due to the floods.

Impact of the Disaster:

  • The flash floods caused severe damage to homes, infrastructure, and agricultural land.
  • Thousands of residents were forced to flee to safer locations.
  • Access to roads and bridges in several areas was cut off, hampering the evacuation and distribution of aid.

Heavy Rain Warning:

  • BNPB urges the public in Sumbar to be vigilant against the potential for heavy rains predicted to last until May 20, 2024.
  • The public is urged to always monitor weather information from related agencies and follow instructions from officers if an emergency occurs.

Information Sources:

Notes:

  • This information is updated as of Tuesday (14/5/2024) at 09:44 WIB.
  • The number of casualties and injuries may change at any time.
  • More information about the flash floods in Sumbar can be accessed through trusted news sources.

Let's pray for the victims to be found soon and for all parties involved in handling this disaster to be given strength and smoothness. We can also help by donating to the victims through trusted institutions or organizations.

Here are some institutions and organizations that can be contacted to donate:

Together, we can help alleviate the burden of the victims of the flash floods in West Sumatra.

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