Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia- A series of disasters hit Indonesia in early 2024. There was a M4.8 Earthquake in Sumedang, West Java, followed by the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki in Flores, NTT, as well as floods & landslides in Kerinci Regency, Jambi.
Main Secretary of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), Rustian, revealed that BNPB had implemented steps to evacuate and handle disaster victims at the beginning of the year together with the government and related institutions to help affected communities.
Currently, the government is also anticipating the impact of disasters as the rainy season enters a number of regions in Indonesia.
What were the efforts to handle and anticipate disasters at the beginning of the Republic of Indonesia? For complete details, watch Shafinaz Nachiar's review with the Principal Secretary of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), Rustian in Nation Hub,CNBCIndonesia (Thursday, 04/01/2024)