4 Important Facts About the Cirebon Flood, from the Fate of Victims to Cars Swept Away by the Current

Kapanlagi.com - The heavy rain that poured over the Cirebon area on Friday (17/1/2025) brought an unexpected disaster: a sudden flood that submerged hundreds of homes and shocked the residents. Several villages, especially Dawuan and Kampung Dukuh Semar, were among the hardest hit. This incident was truly shocking, as the water overflowed without any prior warning.

The high intensity of rain in the mountains around Kuningan Regency is suspected to be the main cause of this disaster. The flood, which reached knee to chest height for adults, left panic among the community. "About 360 families were affected, especially in RT 01, 03, 08, and the worst in RT 09," said Sugeng, the secretary of RW 03 Dukuh Semar, on Friday (17/1/2025), as reported by Liputan6.com.

On the other hand, residents of Dawuan Village were forced to evacuate after the Cipager river embankment broke, causing water to flow rapidly into the settlements without being able to be stopped. Initial data shows that thousands of residents were impacted by this flood, many of whom had to leave their homes with only the bare essentials. As of now, main roads in several locations are still submerged, cutting off vehicle access and adding difficulties for the affected residents.

1. Flash Flood in Dukuh Semar

A flood struck the Dukuh Semar village on Friday night, January 17, 2025, around 8:00 PM WIB, when the Saba River overflowed and inundated the area up to the chest height of an adult. Sugeng revealed that more than 360 families felt the impact of this disaster, with RW 03 being the hardest hit area.

Although the intensity of rain in Dukuh Semar was not classified as high, the heavy rainfall in the mountains of Kuningan Regency turned out to be the main cause of the river overflowing and triggering the flood that distressed the residents.

2. Breach of the Cipager River Embankment

The village of Dawuan was shocked by a major flood that struck after the Cipager river embankment breached around 9:30 PM WIB. Local residents were astonished, not expecting this disaster to arrive so quickly.

With severe damage to the embankment, the flow of the river could no longer be contained, resulting in the main road of the village being cut off and forcing many residents to evacuate for their safety, anticipating the possibility of subsequent floods that could come at any time.

3. Material Losses Due to Flooding

The flood hit Cirebon Regency ferociously, submerging houses and mercilessly sweeping away several parked vehicles. Footage circulating on social media shows a strong current flowing through residential areas, creating a concerning sight. As of now, there has been no official report regarding the total losses incurred.

"The flood that shook Cirebon Regency has swept away several parked cars. Whether there are any casualties due to this disaster is still unknown," stated a caption in a video uploaded by the Instagram account @indramayuinfo on Friday night, January 17, 2025.

4. Response Efforts

The emergency response team is on standby in the field, providing assistance to residents affected by the disaster. In this tense situation, local residents are working together to secure their valuable belongings, demonstrating an extraordinary spirit of mutual aid.

Meanwhile, the local government is not remaining idle; they are conducting an in-depth study to repair the breached embankment, in order to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

5. What are the main causes of flooding in Cirebon?

Extreme weather has hit Cirebon, triggering floods that inundate the area. Heavy rain pouring over the Kuningan mountains, combined with the breach of the Cipager river embankment, has created a terrifying atmosphere that transforms the city into a sea of water.

6. Which areas are affected by the flood in Cirebon?

Dukuh Semar in Cirebon City and Dawuan Village in Cirebon Regency have become the main focus as the areas most affected, as if both locations are struggling to face an unexpected challenge.

7. How are residents responding to the flood?

Most residents hurried to save their valuable belongings and seek safe places to shelter, taking swift action to face the possibility of subsequent floods that threaten.

8. Are there any casualties due to this flood?

As of now, official information regarding the number of casualties from the flood that hit Cirebon is still not available, adding to the anxiety in this concerning situation.

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