Floods, Landslides Sweep South Sulawesi's Enrekang Regency; Two Hamlets Isolated

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Floods and landslides hit Enrekang Regency, South Sulawesi, on Friday, May 3, 2024, triggered by heavy downpours early in the morning. 

Head of the BNPB (Indonesian Disaster Management Agency) Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, said that based on the BNPB Operations Control Center report, the areas affected by floods and landslides include Lewaja and Galonta sub-districts in Enrekang District. The disaster also affected the Lebang, Pinang, Taulan, and Pundilemo villages in Cendana District.

Floods and landslides in the region affected 124 families. Material losses include a unit of educational facilities, 6 houses heavily damaged, 118 houses submerged, 26.6 hectares of agricultural land affected, and 49 livestock killed.

"Enrekang Regency BPBD informed on Sunday (May 5, 2024), that the floods have receded in most of the affected areas," said Muhari, quoted from a press release, on Monday, May 6, 2024.

According to Muhari, roads are now passable, but he still warned of the possibility of another landslide. Two hamlets were isolated due to the difficult terrain, barring heavy equipment to enter the area. The hamlets were Batu Ciak and Palembongan in Bungin Village, Bungin District.

"The power supply and network are down, the communication equipment currently operated uses Orari's (Core) HT communication lines," said Muhari. The Enrekang Regent declared the Flood Emergency Response Status for 14 days from May 3 to 17, 2024.

IRSYAN HASYIM

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