Indonesia: 150 areas likely to suffer from natural disasters
Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has called on local authorities to map out plans to deal with effects of unusual weather this year.
Jakarta (VNA) - Indonesia's National DisasterManagement Agency (BNPB) has called on local authorities to map out plans todeal with effects of unusual weather this year.
BNPB’s head Lieutenant General Doni Monardo said that every year, some areasof Indonesia face weather abnormalities that are difficult to identify, so itis important to work out plans to cope with catastrophes.
Accordingto him, this year about 150 areas in Indonesia are likely to be affected bynatural disasters such as floods, landslides, droughts, earthquakes, high wavesand strong winds.
Areas at high risk of natural disasters should prepare disaster management andprevention plans, strengthen the capacity of organisations, officials andpeople in anticipating and handling disasters, he said.
Forpeople, recognising the threat of disaster is very important in keeping calm torespond, save themselves and help others, he added.
Inaddition, budget support from local governments and adequate budget allocationsfor disaster management and prevention efforts are also important.
Indonesiais located on the Pacific Ring of Fire associated with a continuous range ofocean trenches, archipelagic arcs, volcanic ranges and the movement of tectonicplates so this is an area of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruption.-VNA
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