Friday, 18 September 2026
LABUHANBATU SELATAN | INDATANEWS.COM - Heavy rain fell across Kotapinang District, Labuhanbatu Selatan Regency, North Sumatra Province, on Thursday night, September 17, 2026. The high rainfall intensity once again triggered flooding in several residential areas, including Kampung Pulo and Kampung Banjar neighborhoods in Kotapinang Urban Village.
At around 10:00 p.m. local time, floodwater began entering several residents' homes. Residents had to deal with the flooding in the middle of the night while heavy rain continued to fall. They monitored conditions around their houses and in the surrounding neighborhood while also preparing for the possibility that water levels could rise further.The recurring flooding has become a concern for residents, as heavy rainfall over a certain period repeatedly causes water to accumulate in residential areas. The situation not only disrupts residents' activities but also creates additional concerns when heavy rain continues for an extended period.
Despite the heavy rain and late-night conditions, Kotapinang Urban Village Head Mirwan Sentosa Siregar personally visited the affected areas to assess the situation faced by residents impacted by the flooding.
Mirwan visited several residential areas where water had accumulated. He inspected the conditions directly and looked at residents' homes that had been inundated following the heavy rainfall.The presence of the urban village head at the flooded locations during the night drew attention from residents. They viewed the visit as a sign that local authorities were concerned about their situation during the emergency caused by the flooding.
Several residents also welcomed Mirwan's decision to personally visit their neighborhoods. According to the residents, the presence of the local administrative official in such circumstances demonstrates not only concern but also that authorities are monitoring the situation directly rather than observing conditions solely from their offices."This is our Lurah. Even though the rain is heavy and it is already late at night, he still comes out to see the condition of residents' houses that have been flooded," IH said on Thursday night.
IH said the personal presence of the Kotapinang Urban Village Head was particularly meaningful to residents affected by the flooding. The community feels supported when authorities can see the actual conditions in the field for themselves."He does not just look from the office but comes directly to the residential areas. We are very grateful for his concern," he said.
The presence of local authorities provided at least moral support to residents dealing with the flooding. However, residents hope that the government's attention will also continue toward addressing the underlying causes that repeatedly result in flooding.
Beyond measures taken during flooding, residents are increasingly turning their attention toward long-term solutions. They hope the Labuhanbatu Selatan Regency Government will pay greater attention to the condition of drainage systems and water channels in flood-prone residential areas.
Kampung Pulo and Kampung Banjar are among the areas specifically mentioned by residents. They hope the government will inspect the condition of water channels in these neighborhoods so that rainwater can flow properly and residents' homes will not be flooded again.Residents believe the flooding problem needs to be addressed comprehensively. The government should not wait until floodwater has already entered residential areas before taking action. Instead, authorities should also identify the causes of water accumulation so similar situations do not occur every time heavy rain falls in Kotapinang.
For residents, flooding means more than simply water entering their homes. Accumulated water can disrupt family activities, damage various household belongings and create additional anxiety if water levels continue to rise.For this reason, residents hope for a comprehensive assessment of drainage systems and water flow in residential areas. Repairing channels, normalizing critical points and implementing other technical measures could form part of the government's efforts to reduce the risk of flooding.
Residents also hope the government will consider other areas facing similar conditions. By mapping flood-prone locations and reviewing water drainage systems, authorities can determine measures based on the specific conditions in each area.Residents hope the government will quickly conduct an assessment of affected homes and residents. Such data are important for determining the actual extent of the flooding while also serving as a basis for deciding on further measures in the field.
In addition to collecting data, residents hope authorities will inspect areas where water accumulation has repeatedly occurred in the past. They expect the assessment to lead to concrete measures aimed at reducing the risk of future flooding.The recurring heavy rain that caused the flooding highlights the need for continuous attention to drainage systems and water-flow management, particularly in vulnerable residential areas.
For residents, the presence of Kotapinang Urban Village Head Mirwan Sentosa Siregar during the heavy rain and late-night hours represents a sign of concern for the community. However, they hope that this attention will be followed by concrete measures to identify the causes of the recurring floods.Residents expect the government, together with relevant agencies, to follow up on the situation through field inspections, an assessment of the impact and an evaluation of drainage and water-flow systems.
Through continuous and sustainable efforts to address the problem, residents hope their homes will no longer be flooded every time heavy rain falls across Kotapinang District. (IDNC)REPORTER: Jhon Fitra Sagala | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
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