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Flash floods in Padang, West Sumatra

Overview

Heavy rainfall in West Sumatra triggered flash floods in Padang, impacting several districts including Kuranji, Koto Tangah, and Nanggalo. The flooding affected approximately 498 residents and inundated 120 homes, with some houses sustaining heavy damage and road access being cut off in the Guo region.

Joint search and rescue teams, including the police, military, and local disaster management agencies (BPBD), were deployed to manage the crisis. Initial reports indicated that 238 residents had been evacuated, with priority given to children, the elderly, and pregnant women.

By October 11, the Indonesian National Police (Polri) deployed approximately 300 Brimob personnel to assist in rescue operations. These teams utilized rubber boats and specialized equipment to evacuate roughly 330 residents from areas such as Lumin Park Housing, Dadok Tunggul Hitam, and Guo Kuranji to safer locations.

Entities

West Sumatra · Padang · Indonesian National Police · BPBD Padang · United States Geological Survey

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Padang floods prompt evacuation of 330 residents by police

    Indonesian police deployed 300 Brimob personnel to evacuate approximately 330 residents from flooding in Padang, West Sumatra, following heavy rainfall.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 35 sources
    Padang flash floods affect hundreds and damage homes in West Sumatra

    Flash floods in Padang, West Sumatra, have affected 498 residents and 120 homes across three districts. SAR teams have evacuated 238 people as heavy rains continue to impact the region.

Sources

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