Indonesia – Deadly Floods in West Sumatra and West Java

At least 4 people have died in floods and landslides in two provinces of Indonesia over the last few days.

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) in Indonesia has reported that at least two people have died during floods that hit areas around Padang, West Sumatra.

Heavy rain from around from 01 November, 2018, led to rivers breaking their banks. BNPB spokesperson Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said that flooding has inundated around 1,400 houses in the districts of Pauh, Lubuk Kilangan, Lubuk Begalung and Koto Tangah. Three homes have been completely destroyed and 2 bridges severely damaged or destroyed.

Floods in West Sumatra, Indonesia, November 2018. Photo: BNPB

Heavy rain has also caused flooding and landslides in West Java province. BNPB said that flooding hit the districts of Cipatujah and Karangnunggal on 05 to 06 November. Flood water as deep as 1.8 metres was reported in some areas.

Two people have died and around 50 families affected. The Pesanggrahan River has overflowed, roads have been blocked and bridges damaged, leaving some communities cut off.

Indonesia meteorological agency BMKG reported that 231 mm of rain fell in 24 hours to 06 November in Pacitan Regency, East Java.

Rainfall in Indonesia, 05 to 06 November 2018. Image from BMKG

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Flood Summary

Last updated: November 12, 2018
Event
West Sumatra, West Java and Riau, Indonesia, November 2018
Date
November 1, 2018
Type
Flash flood, Landslide
Cause
Extreme rainfall

Locations

A - Padang
B - Cipatujah
C - Karangnunggal
D - Singingi
E - Pacitan - Rainfall level 231 mm in 24 hours
F - Cilacap - Rainfall level 63 mm in 24 hours
G - Bandara Depati Parbo - Rainfall level 61 mm in 24 hours
H - Minangkabau, Near Padang - Rainfall level 72 mm in 24 hours
I - Meulaboh, West Aceh Regency, Aceh, Indonesia - Rainfall level 57 mm in 24 hours
J - Gunungsitoli, Gunungsitoli City, North Sumatra, Indonesia - Rainfall level 72.7 mm in 24 hours
K - Batam, Batam City, Riau Islands, Indonesia - Rainfall level 50 mm in 24 hours
L - Bengkulu, Bengkulu City, Bengkulu, Indonesia - Rainfall level 59 mm in 24 hours
M - Bandung, Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia - Rainfall level 60.1 mm in 24 hours

Magnitude

Rainfall level
231 mm in 24 hours
Pacitan - November 5 to November 6, 2018
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Rainfall figures via BMKG
Rainfall level
Rainfall level
61 mm in 24 hours
Bandara Depati Parbo - November 4 to November 5, 2018
BMKG figures
Rainfall level
72 mm in 24 hours
Minangkabau, Near Padang - November 1 to November 2, 2018
BMKG figures
Rainfall level
57 mm in 24 hours
Meulaboh, West Aceh Regency, Aceh, Indonesia - November 8 to November 9, 2018
WMO figures
Rainfall level
72.7 mm in 24 hours
Gunungsitoli, Gunungsitoli City, North Sumatra, Indonesia - November 8 to November 9, 2018
WMO figures
Rainfall level
50 mm in 24 hours
Batam, Batam City, Riau Islands, Indonesia - November 8 to November 9, 2018
Rainfall level
59 mm in 24 hours
Bengkulu, Bengkulu City, Bengkulu, Indonesia - November 8 to November 9, 2018
Rainfall level
60.1 mm in 24 hours
Bandung, Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia - November 8 to November 9, 2018

Damages

Fatalities
5 people
West Sumatra and West Java - November 1 to November 6, 2018
2 in West Sumatra, 2 in West Java, 1 in Riau
Buildings destroyed
3 buildings
West Sumatra - November 1 to November 6, 2018
Also 2 bridges damaged or destroyed and 1,400 houses flooded / damaged.