Landslide in Mojokerto, Ministry of Social Affairs helps to evacuate and establish a public kitchen

Jakarta – The Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs is moving quickly to distribute help to people affected by landslides in Mojokerto Regency, East Java Province, Thursday (3/4). This natural disaster occurred due to extreme weather in the form of heavy rain and strong winds that hit the Pacet area of ​​the Cangar path, the border of Mojokerto-Kota Batu Regency. Based on information obtained, landslides hit two cars and one motorcycle. Up to ten people were buried, with one victim found in the name Majid Zatmo, a resident of Group Village, Sukodono district, Sidoarjo Regency. There were no reports about injuries. “Tagana has joined to strengthen the SAR team to evacuate the victims in question and set up a public kitchen on the scene,” Social Minister Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul) said on Friday (4/4/2025). Browse to continue with the content According to Gus Ipul, the public kitchen worked to meet the consumption needs of volunteers and rescue teams on the spot. In addition, the coordination with related parties is also performed to ensure that the evacuation process runs smoothly. Details of logistical assistance distributed by Dinsos and Tagana Mojokerto Regency include rice casings from the public kitchen with a cooking capacity of 500 servings per day. Gus Ipul said the SAR team and volunteers so far still vacate the buried victims. However, rain and wind weather factors affect the search for victims. “Attempts made include assessments and quick review on the scene, evacuation of victims and data collection of victims affected,” he said. The Ministry of Social Affairs will continue to ensure help for the victims and logistics of the rescue teams are well available. Tagana, SAR and related agencies are still on the place to deal with the impact of this disaster. (AKN/AKN) HOEGENG AWARDS 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here