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        "id": 1647764,
        "msgid": "27-houses-in-bekasi-damaged-by-tornado-1775004708",
        "date": "2026-04-01 06:51:00",
        "title": "27 Houses in Bekasi Damaged by Tornado",
        "author": "Andhika",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "A tornado caused by extreme weather struck two villages in Bekasi Regency, West Java, damaging 27 residents' homes in the Cikarang Pusat and Cikarang Selatan sub-districts, though no fatalities were reported. The Cicau Village Secretary noted that 16 houses in his area were affected, with the most severe damage in Kampung Cicau PLN where one house's kitchen roof and front section were completely torn off. Bekasi Regency's BPBD disaster agency has deployed teams for assessments and aid distribution, urging residents to remain vigilant against further extreme weather events such as flooding and landslides.",
        "content": "<p>A tornado resulting from extreme weather hit two villages in Bekasi\nRegency, West Java, causing damage to 27 residents\u2019 homes in the\nCikarang Pusat and Cikarang Selatan sub-districts. Despite this, there\nwere no casualties in the incident.<\/p>\n<p>The Secretary of Cicau Village in Cikarang Pusat Sub-district, Narto,\nstated that 16 houses in his area were impacted, either from the strong\nwinds or falling trees during the event. He explained that the worst\ndamage occurred in Kampung Cicau PLN RT 02\/05, where a house occupied by\ntwo families suffered severe damage, particularly to the kitchen roof\nand the front section of the building, which were detached.<\/p>\n<p>One affected resident, Sarwan, described the incident happening\nduring heavy rain around 3:00 PM WIB, accompanied by sudden strong\nwinds. He said he had no time to prepare before the wind swept away his\nhouse\u2019s roof, damaging the kitchen and front area in a short time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe kitchen roof and front part of the house came off along with the\nframe. We panicked because my elderly parent was ill and needed to be\nevacuated immediately, even though the wind only lasted briefly,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>A similar incident occurred in Ciantra Village, Cikarang Selatan\nSub-district, where a total of 11 houses sustained minor to moderate\ndamage, including some village government facilities.<\/p>\n<p>The Head of the Emergency and Logistics Division of Bekasi Regency\u2019s\nBPBD, Dodi Supriyadi, said his team had deployed personnel to the site\nfor assessments and to distribute logistical aid to affected residents.\nHe added that BPBD is continuously coordinating with sub-district and\nvillage governments to ensure swift handling and that residents\u2019 basic\nneeds are met.<\/p>\n<p>Dodi assured that there were no injuries or fatalities, although the\nmaterial damage in both areas was quite significant. He also urged the\npublic to increase vigilance against the potential for ongoing extreme\nweather, such as tornadoes, flooding, and landslides.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cResidents are expected to stay alert, evacuate early if necessary,\nand immediately report to officials if assistance is needed,\u201d he\nemphasised.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/27-houses-in-bekasi-damaged-by-tornado-1775004708",
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