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Bandung Declares State of Emergency Post Whirlwind Disaster

By Cpiet Sabtu, 24 Februari 2024 Pengunjung (91) 2 Mins Read
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Inp.polri.go.id - Bandung. The Bandung administration has announced a 14-day state of emergency in the sub-districts of Rancaekek, Cicalengka, and Cileunyi affected by the recent whirlwind. The disaster emergency, effective from 11 February to 6 March 6, has been enacted to ensure the delivery of assistance and support to all affected residents, said Uka Suska Puji Utama, the aAting head of the Bandung Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) on Friday (23/2/2024). He emphasized that the duration of the emergency status remains subject to adjustment based on the evolving needs on the ground and the prevailing circumstances. The whirlwind inflicted damage upon 608 homes and affected 1,879 residents across the Rancaekek, Cicalengka, and Cileunyi sub-districts, antaranews.com reported. In response to the crisis, the BPBD-Bandung Office has set up emergency tents and public kitchens to provide immediate assistance to affected families. Meanwhile, the West Java Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) reported that the whirlwind resulted in 33 injuries and caused damage to at least 534 buildings. The affected buildings spanned across various sub-districts, including Jatinangor and Cimanggung in Sumedang district, as well as Rancaekek, Cicalengka, and Cileunyi in Bandung district, as outlined by the agency. Referred to locally as "puting beliung," the strong whirlwind also disrupted the lives of 835 households in Sumedang and Bandung, according to Hadi Rahmat, the spokesperson for the BPBD-West Java Office. The agency has distributed 25 pieces of tarpaulin to affected families, while the military and Ministry of Social Affairs have established emergency shelters for their temporary accommodation, he said. (mg/inp/pr/nm)
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