Jakarta – The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Serang Regency, Banten Province has recorded that hydrometeorological disasters have hit 21 villages spread across nine sub-districts in the Serang area. This disaster occurred as a result of extreme weather during 16-19 December 2025. Member of the Serang Regency BPBD Operations Control Center (Pusdalops), Jhoni Ewangga, said the types of disasters that occurred included floods, extreme weather and land movement. “The impact of this incident resulted in 1,295 family heads (KK) or 4,449 people being affected. There were no deaths, but vulnerable groups such as 221 elderly and 456 toddlers also felt the impact,” says Jhoni as reported by Antara, Sunday (21/12/2025). Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT Jhoni explained that the nine sub-districts affected were Padarincang, Cinangka, Gunungsari, Ciruas, Pontang, Bojonegara, Mancak, Waringinkurung and Kramatwatu. Apart from submerging residential areas, the disaster damaged 1,159 residential units and a number of public facilities, including the Rohudhotul Mutaqin Islamic Residence, the Al-Muhajirin Jami Mosque and the One Roof School building in Cikedung. “The main cause is moderate to heavy rains with high intensity accompanied by strong winds that fell over the Serang Regency area,” he said. On current conditions, Jhoni said that most of the flood affected areas have started to become favorable. In Rancasanggal Village, Cinangka District, the water level (TMA) was reported to have dropped to 5-40 cm, while in Sukamaju Village, Citasuk Village, the water receded by 5-15 cm. “Residents affected in various flood locations have started returning home. Refugee tents in Cigelam Village have also been demolished because the situation is safe,” he explained. BPBD Serang Regency recommends establishing emergency alert status which can be upgraded to emergency response according to analysis in the field. His party also appealed for early vigilance as weather forecasts show that there is still the potential for moderate to heavy rain in the eastern part of Serang Regency. “Current urgent needs for residents include cleaning equipment, sleeping mats, ready-to-eat food, basic necessities, blankets and clean water,” Jhoni concluded. (fca/fca)