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Nineteen Disasters in Mid-November 2023, Most Due to Extreme Weather

Nabilah Muhamad 15/11/2023 13:34 WIB

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Number of Disaster Events in Indonesia (November 6-12, 2023)

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The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported 19 natural disasters in Indonesia between November 6th and 12th, 2023.

Extreme weather events were the most frequent, accounting for 8 incidents, or 42% of the total national disasters during that period.

Head of BNPB's Data, Information, and Disaster Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, explained that these disasters signify Indonesia's transition from the dry to the rainy season. He stated in a virtual press conference on Monday, November 13th, 2023, "This transition usually occurs in September, October, and November. This year it's slightly delayed due to the influence of El Niño, so we're only starting the transition in November."

Although BNPB reports that 60% of Indonesia has entered the rainy season, forest and land fires (karhutla) remain prevalent.

Karhutla was the second most reported disaster, with 5 incidents reported by mid-November 2023. Abdul clarified, "We are still monitoring the number of karhutla incidents, although they are fairly controlled because today's karhutla incidents are followed by rain tomorrow."

Floods followed with 4 incidents, and landslides with 2. Floods have occurred in several regions, including West Kalimantan, North Sumatra, and Aceh.

Abdul added, "Floods have started, although formal reports only show four incidents. However, from immediate reports during incidents reported by SAR officers or BPBDs, floods and landslides are actually quite frequent."

BNPB has prepared for the rainy season by ensuring clean drainage systems and monitoring early warnings during heavy rain.

(See also: UNICEF: 43 Million Children Displaced Due to Extreme Weather, Storms Being the Most Frequent Cause)

Editor : Erlina Fury Santika

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."