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Indonesia, Tornadoes in Sumedang (West Java) (01 Feb 2024)

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Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Event Date : Thu, 01 Feb 2024
AHADID : AHA-TO-2024-000171-IDN | GLIDE Number :

Impact Update Date : Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:15:14

DESCRIPTION

Chronology: Triggered by heavy rain with a long duration accompanied by strong winds, on Thursday 01 February 2024 at 15.30 WIB

Location:

  • Jatinangor District
    • Cipacing Village

Casualties:

  • 49 families / 134 people affected

Material Losses:

  • 49 housing units affected
  • 1 unit of place of worship affected

Effort:

  • Thursday 01 February 2024 at 17.00 WIB Pusdalops received the report and went straight to the location.
  • BPBD Sumedang Regency carried out an assessment of the location of the tornado
  • Residents whose houses are in quite bad condition have taken refuge in the houses of their relatives or the houses of neighbors whose houses are safe.
  • Sumedang Regency BPBD appeals to residents to always be alert and careful about the current rainy season weather.

Source: BPBD Hotline Pusdalops Sumedang Regency