Central Tapanuli declares state of emergency after seven die in flood, landslides

Central Tapanuli declares state of emergency after seven die in flood, landslides

The Jakarta Post-News·2020-01-30 15:07

At least seven people died during severe flooding and landslides that struck six districts in Central Tapanuli regency, North Sumatra, following heavy rain in the early hours of Wednesday, prompting local authorities to declare a state of emergency.

The flooding, which occurred at around 1 a.m., also damaged several homes and public infrastructure, effectively cutting off access to the road that connects Barus and Pakkat districts.

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