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Flooding in Padang Affects 498 People and Submerges 120 Homes
Heavy rain on Saturday, October 10, caused flooding in Padang, a city in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province.
The flooding affected 498 people and submerged 120 homes across three districts.
Four homes in Kuranji suffered moderate damage, and one was badly damaged.
Floodwaters also cut off a road in the Guo area of Kuranji.
Rescue teams evacuated 238 residents from several locations.
Local disaster officials warned that further floods, flash floods, landslides and falling trees are possible.
They urged people near rivers and unstable slopes to watch conditions and move away from danger if water levels rise.
Flooding in Padang, West Sumatra, affected 498 people and submerged 120 homes, according to the local disaster agency.
Heavy rain hit the area on Saturday, October 10.
The flooding was reported in the districts of Kuranji, Koto Tangah and Nanggalo.
Combined search and rescue teams evacuated 238 residents.
The agency reported four moderately damaged homes and one severely damaged home in Kuranji, while flooding cut a road in the Guo area.
- Who
- 498 people were affected; 238 residents were evacuated by combined search and rescue teams.
- What
- Flooding affected Padang and submerged 120 homes.
- When
- Saturday, October 10; the local agency’s data was recorded up to 10:45 p.m. local time.
- Where
- Padang, West Sumatra, including areas in Kuranji, Koto Tangah and Nanggalo.
- Why
- Heavy rain hit the area.
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Based on preliminary data, 498 people were affected in several areas. In addition, around 120 homes were submerged by floodwater.
Residents near rivers, flood-prone areas, and areas with unstable soil are asked to keep monitoring their surroundings and immediately leave dangerous locations if water levels rise.
Heavy rain hit Padang and flooding was reported.
The Padang City Disaster Management Agency recorded the affected areas and damage.
Combined search and rescue teams had evacuated 238 residents.
- People affected
- 498
- Homes submerged
- 120
- Residents evacuated
- 238
- Affected districts
- Kuranji, Koto Tangah and Nanggalo
- Damage in Kuranji
- 4 homes moderately damaged; 1 severely damaged
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