The recent floods and landslides in Sukabumi Regency, West Java, have resulted in a loss of life and infrastructure damage. Acting Governor of West Java, Bey Machmudin, confirmed that three people died and four remain missing in the aftermath of these events.

"Three people died, four people are still unaccounted for," Bey stated in a video recording released by the West Java Provincial Public Relations Department on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Bey visited the affected areas, including Sukamaju Village in Cikembar District, where he witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of the landslides. "Earlier, we held a coordination meeting inside," he said, emphasizing the immediate need for rescue and recovery efforts.

The primary focus, according to him, is to evacuate affected residents and restore critical infrastructure, particularly roads that have been cut off by landslides. "The first focus is on evacuating residents, and the second focus is on transportation cut off by landslides. Several roads and bridges are also cut off. These are the main focus for now," he said, noting that repairing these damaged roads could take up to 1.5 months.

He attributed the severe flooding and landslides to heavy rainfall, which has exceeded typical levels for this time of year. "The peak of this rainy season was predicted, but this year it is earlier than usual, and we have asked for more intense reminders about high-intensity rainfall which is expected to peak in January, so the safety of residents is the top priority," he emphasized.



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