Lupa Kata Sandi? Klik di Sini

atau Masuk melalui

Belum Memiliki Akun Daftar di Sini


atau Daftar melalui

Sudah Memiliki Akun Masuk di Sini

Konfirmasi Email

Kami telah mengirimkan link aktivasi melalui email ke rudihamdani@gmail.com.

Klik link aktivasi dan dapatkan akses membaca 2 artikel gratis non Laput di koran dan Majalah Tempo

Jika Anda tidak menerima email,
Kirimkan Lagi Sekarang

BNPB: Sentani Flash Floods Caused by Downpours, Forest Damage

18 March 2019 17:25 WIB

A general view shows the aftermath of a flood in Sentani, Papua province, Indonesia March 17, 2019. Edward Hehareuw/via REUTERS

TEMPO.CO, JakartaThe National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) explained flash floods in Sentani, Jayapura were triggered by extreme downpours and forest damage.

“The rainfall reached 248.5 millimeters and lasted for seven hours,” said BNPB spokesperson Sutopo Purwo Nugroho in Jakarta today, March 18.

According to him, the figure was too extreme considering it was commonly reached within a month. “But this [rainfall] occurs for seven hours, starting at 17:00 to 24:00 local time,” Sutopo added. 

ReadDramatic Aftermath of Flash Floods in Sentani, Papua Province

Sutopo continued the flash floods were also attributable to deforestation and encroachment of a nature reserve, Cycloops mountains, by 43,030 people or 753 families since 2003. 

“A total of 2,415 hectares of rain catchment area was used as residential and plantation areas,” he noted.

Deforestation, Sutopo added, was conducted for land clearing and housing construction. “Nine sub-districts that are inundated by floods are of alluvial land and located adjacent to the slopes.”

IRSYAN HASYIM (CONTRIBUTOR)



Residents Evacuate as Cold Lava Flood Sweeps Mount Semeru Area

6 jam lalu

Residents Evacuate as Cold Lava Flood Sweeps Mount Semeru Area

A number of residents in Lumajang Regency, East Java, carried out independent evacuation to a safer place as cold lava floods hit Mount Semeru area.


UAE Reels for a Third Day after Record-breaking Storm

23 jam lalu

UAE Reels for a Third Day after Record-breaking Storm

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is still grappling with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week.


Ruang Volcano Erupts in Indonesia's North Sulawesi, Residents Evacuated

1 hari lalu

Ruang Volcano Erupts in Indonesia's North Sulawesi, Residents Evacuated

PVMBG has raised the volcano alert level of Mount Ruang in Sitaro Regency, North Sulawesi to level IV, the highest of a four-tier scale.


One Dead in UAE Flash Floods Caused by Heavy Rains

1 hari lalu

One Dead in UAE Flash Floods Caused by Heavy Rains

The UAE witnessed a record rainfall with 254 mm falling in Al Ain on Tuesday in less than 24 hours, according to the National Meteorology Centre.


Tana Toraja Landslides; Two Victims Found, Death Toll Rises to 20

3 hari lalu

Tana Toraja Landslides; Two Victims Found, Death Toll Rises to 20

Two victims of the landslides in Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi who were previously declared missing were found dead in Manggau Village.


Floods Hit East Jakarta as Ciliwung River Overflows

4 hari lalu

Floods Hit East Jakarta as Ciliwung River Overflows

At least 18 neighborhood units (RT) in East Jakarta were submerged by floods on Monday morning at 08:00 WIB (Western Indonesia Time).


Tana Toraja Landslides Kill 14, BNPB Reports

4 hari lalu

Tana Toraja Landslides Kill 14, BNPB Reports

At least 14 people died as a result of being buried by landslides in Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi Province.


BNPB: Pasuruan Flood Recedes, Pantura Road Gradually Normalizes

6 hari lalu

BNPB: Pasuruan Flood Recedes, Pantura Road Gradually Normalizes

BNPB reports on flooding on the Java North Coast (Pantura) Road, Pasuruan, which has gradually receded.


BNPB: 132 Houses Flooded in Kepahiang Bengkulu

9 hari lalu

BNPB: 132 Houses Flooded in Kepahiang Bengkulu

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency reported that at least 132 houses and 575 people were affected by the flood that hit Kepahiang, Bengkulu.


More Than 150 Rescued from Floods in Eastern Australia

12 hari lalu

More Than 150 Rescued from Floods in Eastern Australia

Authorities said 72 rescues were carried out in the state capital Sydney, Australia's largest city, where there was dangerous flooding.