Three North Sumatra Regencies Hit by Floods

North Sumatra is grappling with the aftermath of significant flooding that has affected three of its regencies: Tapanuli Utara, Pakpak Bharat, and Tapanuli Tengah. The heavy rains on Wednesday, May 20th, led to widespread inundation, impacting numerous villages and sub-districts.

In Tapanuli Utara, the floods submerged seven villages and four sub-districts, damaging eight hectares of rice fields, four houses, and parts of the road network. Similarly, Pakpak Bharat saw one village and one sub-district affected, with one house and five hectares of farmland inundated, leading to one family seeking shelter elsewhere. Tapanuli Tengah also experienced flooding in five neighborhoods across two sub-districts, displacing 81 individuals.

Despite the material damage and displacement, local authorities have reported that there were no fatalities or injuries resulting from these floods. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of North Sumatra is coordinating relief efforts and working with local governments to address the situation and provide necessary assistance to those affected by the disaster.