3 Houses in Puncak Bogor Hit by Landslide, Dozens of Families Evacuated

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – Heavy rainfall caused a retaining wall to collapse in a landslide that struck three houses in Puncak, Cisarua District, Bogor Regency, West Java.

The Bogor Regency Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) said the retaining wall collapse also caused drainage to overflow, flooding six surrounding houses.

“The overflow of drainage water caused the retaining wall to collapse, striking several residential houses and causing flooding,” said Bogor Regency BPBD Emergency and Logistics Division Head Muhamad Adam Hamdani on Sunday (15/2), as quoted by Detik News.

He explained the landslide occurred due to prolonged heavy rainfall since yesterday, Saturday (14/2). According to Bogor Regency BPBD records, a total of 9 houses were affected, with 3 houses damaged by landslide debris and 6 houses inundated by flash flooding.

“There were no fatalities or injuries. Material losses cannot yet be estimated. Twelve families have been displaced and are temporarily sheltering in rented houses near the site,” he added.

The BPBD team has been carrying out response operations at the site since last night together with joint personnel. The cleanup of landslide debris continues today.

“Houses affected by floodwater have already been cleaned by residents. The houses have not yet been repaired and the landslide material has not yet been cleared—that will continue today,” Adam concluded.