Central Java Government Pledges Swift Response to Tornado Damage

Semarang (ANTARA) – The Central Java Provincial Government has said that relief and support for residents affected by a tornado in Blora and Grobogan regencies will continue.

Central Java Deputy Governor Taj Yasin Maimoen said in a statement in Semarang on Wednesday that he had instructed several regional agencies to move quickly to distribute supplies and assist those affected.

The agencies were directed to provide relief and support to affected communities. The provincial disaster management agency, social affairs office and food security office subsequently took action.

“After the incident, I immediately followed developments. The Governor instructed agencies to provide assistance and support to the victims. That very day, the Social Affairs Office and the disaster management agency sent supplies directly to residents, and this will continue,” he said.

Supplies distributed by the Social Affairs Office, the Food Security Office and the Central Java Disaster Management Agency include food parcels, medical kits, blankets, mattresses, rice, roll-up tents and family kits.

Yasin said he had not yet been able to visit the affected areas because he was on an official assignment outside the region, but had delegated relevant agency heads to ensure that relief work was under way.

“There will certainly be an assessment because this is a disaster. We will go there and be present for the community,” said Yasin, popularly known as Gus Yasin.

Strong winds on Monday (9 November) affected several areas in Blora and Grobogan.

According to a Central Java provincial disaster agency report as of 4pm on 10 November 2026, 12 villages across six subdistricts in Blora were affected. Twenty-one houses collapsed, five were severely damaged and one prayer hall collapsed.

In Grobogan, strong winds accompanied by heavy rain hit several areas, particularly Pulokulon Subdistrict.

Data provided by the Grobogan Police show that six residents’ houses collapsed and around 30 others suffered roof damage.