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Medan City Affected by Flood, Social Minister Instructs "Bahagia" Center to Distribute Assistance
MEDAN (2 March 2022) - The Ministry of Social Affairs through Social
Rehabilitation Center "Bahagia" Medan has distributed food and
clothing needs to flood victims. On the first day, the Team brought several
supplies for flood disaster management in Environments II, III, and IV in Aur
Village, Medan Maimun District. The assistance consisted of 200 boxes of
ready-to-eat food, 30 velbeds, 100 mattresses, 120 blankets, and 5 boxes of
drinks.
On the second day, the Team distributed the
assistance for flood disaster management in Lingkungan 14, Lampu 1 Kampung Baru, and Medan Baru District. The assistance includes 100 boxes of ready-to-eat
food, 25 mattresses, 80 blankets, 3 boxes of drinks, 7 packets of diapers, 100
boxes of side dishes.
In the post-flood location, "Bahagia"
Center distributed the assistance consisting of 60 boxes of ready-to-eat food,
40 boxes of children's food, 40 blankets, 25 velbeds, 30 mattresses, 3 boxes of
drinks, and 7 packages of diapers.
Several points in the city of Medan were
flooded due to continuous rainfall for several days. Floods often occur during
the rainy season due to poor drainage conditions.
There were no casualties due to this flood, but
several residents suffered material and non-material losses. In addition,
residents were forced to evacuate to safer places, including to rest at night.
The Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini,
instructed Bahagia Center to respond quickly to the flood disaster in Medan
City. The team was assigned to immediately coordinate with the local government and
monitor and record the urgent needs of flood-affected residents.
Until now, the flood has receded, but the Team
still urges residents to be prepared considering the rain that persists
every day.