BMKG: Intense Overnight Rainfall Sparks Flash Floods in Solok
A flash flood struck Solok Regency in West Sumatra on Monday night, September 21.
Heavy rainfall in Solok Regency, West Sumatra, triggered flash floods on Monday night, September 21. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded an intense rainfall of 94 millimeters per day, leading to overflowing water and a significant impact on the region. Acting Deputy for Meteorology, Andri Ramadhani, stated this in a press conference on Tuesday. BMKG had issued early warnings through various forecasts and alerts prior to the disaster.
The Solok Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reported that four residents were injured, with three receiving treatment at Arosuka Regional General Hospital and the fourth being referred to a hospital in Padang. Nine households, comprising 32 people, were forced to evacuate, and 11 government offices were affected.
Additionally, the disaster caused damage to 21 cars and seven motorcycles. The incident also struck the Solok Regent s Office Complex area in Bandar Baliang, Jorong Kayu Aro, Nagari Batang Barus, and Nagari Koto Gaek Guguk, in Gunung Talang District.
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