27 Houses in Bekasi Damaged by Tornado
A tornado resulting from extreme weather hit two villages in Bekasi Regency, West Java, causing damage to 27 residents’ homes in the Cikarang Pusat and Cikarang Selatan sub-districts. Despite this, there were no casualties in the incident.
The Secretary of Cicau Village in Cikarang Pusat Sub-district, Narto, stated that 16 houses in his area were impacted, either from the strong winds or falling trees during the event. He explained that the worst damage occurred in Kampung Cicau PLN RT 02/05, where a house occupied by two families suffered severe damage, particularly to the kitchen roof and the front section of the building, which were detached.
One affected resident, Sarwan, described the incident happening during heavy rain around 3:00 PM WIB, accompanied by sudden strong winds. He said he had no time to prepare before the wind swept away his house’s roof, damaging the kitchen and front area in a short time.
“The kitchen roof and front part of the house came off along with the frame. We panicked because my elderly parent was ill and needed to be evacuated immediately, even though the wind only lasted briefly,” he said.
A similar incident occurred in Ciantra Village, Cikarang Selatan Sub-district, where a total of 11 houses sustained minor to moderate damage, including some village government facilities.
The Head of the Emergency and Logistics Division of Bekasi Regency’s BPBD, Dodi Supriyadi, said his team had deployed personnel to the site for assessments and to distribute logistical aid to affected residents. He added that BPBD is continuously coordinating with sub-district and village governments to ensure swift handling and that residents’ basic needs are met.
Dodi assured that there were no injuries or fatalities, although the material damage in both areas was quite significant. He also urged the public to increase vigilance against the potential for ongoing extreme weather, such as tornadoes, flooding, and landslides.
“Residents are expected to stay alert, evacuate early if necessary, and immediately report to officials if assistance is needed,” he emphasised.