Batang quake destroys 240 homes; governor declares state of emergency

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Batang and Pekalongan, Central Java, on Sunday, July 7, causing damage in several areas. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported widespread damage in Batang, especially in Batang, Warungasem and Wonutungal. Some houses in East Pekalongan were also affected.

Abdul Muhari, head of the National Disaster Management Agency's Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center, said the most extensive damage occurred in eight villages and sub-districts within Batang district.

“The earthquake also affected eight government offices, 15 educational facilities, five places of worship and one traditional market,” he added in a written statement on Tuesday, July 9.

By 9 p.m. Monday, the National Disaster Management Agency had confirmed 240 homes had been damaged: 14 severely, 34 moderately and 192 slightly. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported. However, 13 residents sustained minor injuries.

A state of emergency has been declared.

Muhari said the Batang district government, in collaboration with the Central Java provincial government, held a coordination meeting on July 8. The meeting resulted in declaring a state of emergency for a week.

He explained that “this situation comes after activating the command center or the emergency response center for the earthquake disaster.”

On Monday, joint teams of officials and community members focused on clearing debris in three sub-districts. Today, officers focused on distributing food and non-food assistance to affected populations and health care facilities.

Mahari confirmed that a joint team is preparing to assess post-disaster needs as part of rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts. “The team will also conduct an assessment to verify the damage to reported buildings,” he concluded.

Arsyan Hasim

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