Sumatran voice – Flash floods hit the Sembahe tourist attraction, Sibolangit District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, Sunday (30/4/2023).
Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution appealed to people who are on the banks of the Deli River to be aware of flooding due to river overflow.
In the video uploaded to the Instagram account @bobbynst, Bobby said the Sembahe River is the headwaters of the Deli River which crosses the city of Medan.
“Today there has been a flash flood in the Sembahe River, which is the headwaters of the Deli River. We urge the people of Medan City to anticipate an overflow of river water around and in the Deli River,” said Bobby.
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“I emphasize once again for the people of Medan City who are on the banks of the Deli River to be able to anticipate in the next few hours to find a higher place,” continued Bobby.
Previously, the Head of BPBD Deli Serdang, Amos F Karo-karo, confirmed that flash floods had occurred in the Sibolangit District area.
“Bandang, (river) water is rising from Berastagi (Karo Regency),” he said.
His party who received the report coordinated with relevant stakeholders to evacuate visitors so that they immediately left the river.
“We have informed the bathing location about an hour ago, so we can go up (evacuate),” he explained.
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The cause of this flash flood was due to heavy rains that occurred in mountainous areas in Karo Regency.
“Considering that it is still raining in Berastagi, it is estimated that the water discharge has not yet come down,” he said.
In the Berastagi area, river water has overflowed into the main road. Therefore, people who want to travel from Medan to Berastagi or the other way around are expected to be careful.
Likewise with the community visitors to natural attractions in Deli Serdang-Karo to be aware of this condition.
“In Deli Serdang, there are many natural tourist sites for water tourism. We urge the public to be vigilant and pay attention to our officers in the field when they are ordered to rise. Because the water is sudden,” he said.
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