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Indonesia, Flooding in Bandung Regency (10:00 Mar 20 2020)

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West Java provincial disaster authority (BPBD) said flooding affected Bandung Regency on 20 March. By 21 March 7 sub-districts had been affected: Dayeuhkolot, Baleendah, Bojongsoang, Katapang, Soreang, Banjaran, and Majalaya. BPBD said 9,659 homes, 38 places of worship, and 26 schools were flooded, affecting 11,944 families or 42,352 people. Around 230 people were displaced.

Antara news agency said that Baleendah was the worst-affected area, with water levels reaching a height of over 3 metres in the sub-district. In several areas flooding cut off roads and highways.

Additional Data

Country: Indonesia
Affected Area / Region: Bandung District, West Java

Casualties

Affected Families: 11944
Affected Persons: 42352
Displaced Persons: 230

Damages

Damaged houses: 9659
Damaged educational facilities (e.g. schools): 26
Damaged public buildings / facilities: 38