Padang, (Antaranews Sumbar) - Chief Executive of Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Padang Municipality, West Sumatra, Edi Hasymi urged local residents to raise awareness related to extreme weather that occurred in recent days.
"Extreme weather is caused by low air pressure that causes rain and strong winds, so residents are asked to be alert for their own safety," he said in Padang on Friday.
He said such forecasts would occur in the area until January 31, 2018.
People are expected to do not shelter under the trees when the rain occurs, and do not across the road with steep cliffs due to a potential landslide.
He mentioned the rain with strong winds that occurred on Wednesday (Jan 24) has caused the tree fell at four points.
Two of them hit part of residents' house in Siak Street RT 03 RW 03 Rimbo Kaluang, West Padang Sub-district, and a stall behind Cangkeh Village Office RT 02 RW 05 Cangkeh Nan XX Urban Village.
For people who want to travel are encouraged to prepare umbrellas and raincoats for two-wheelers.
While Padang City Health Office reminded people to be aware of various types of diseases caused by seasonal changes (transition).
"The types of diseases that can be caused include diarrhea, Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DBD), Influenza and other diseases," Head of Disease Control and Eradication (P2P) of Padang Health Office, Gentina added. (cha)
Translator: Vicha Faradika
Padang BPBD Urged People To Beware of Extreme Weather
Illustration. (Antara)
