BPBD: 2,735 Houses Damaged in Sigi Due to Earthquake Within a Week

The number of damaged houses continues to rise, with a breakdown of 212 units heavily damaged, 596 units moderately damaged, and 1,927 units lightly damaged.

Sigi (ANTARA) - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi, has recorded a total of 2,735 damaged houses up to the seventh day following the earthquake in the region.

“The number of damaged houses continues to increase, with a breakdown of 212 heavily damaged units, 596 moderately damaged units, and 1,927 lightly damaged units,” said Emergency Response Task Force Commander Samuel Yansen Pongi when met in Dolo on Monday.

He stated that five villages experienced the most severe residential damage due to the earthquake, including Uwenuni, Kamarora A, Kamorora B, Lembantongoa, and Tongoa.

According to him, a total of 92 residents were injured, consisting of 14 people with serious injuries and 78 people with minor injuries.

“We have also submitted a proposal to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) for the construction of 210 temporary shelters (huntara) for residents whose houses were heavily damaged,” said Samuel Yansen Pongi.

“During the rehabilitation and reconstruction phase, the government will begin distributing stimulus assistance to affected victims based on the established level of house damage; houses in the lightly damaged category will receive Rp15 million in stimulus, moderately damaged units will receive Rp30 million, and heavily damaged units will receive Rp60 million,” added Samuel Yansen Pongi.

It is noted that the disaster emergency response status in Sigi Regency is set to end on 30 June 2026.