Heavy rain triggers flooding in Padang

Heavy rain triggered flooding in several areas of Padang, Indonesia on Saturday.

The Padang Search and Rescue Office deployed seven rescuers to the affected areas to support emergency response operations. According to an initial report from the Padang Search and Rescue Office, the flooding was reported at around 2:25 p.m local time. At 2:40 p.m., seven rescuers were dispatched to the incident site at Lumin Park, Lubuk Minturun, to support search and rescue operations.

The team was equipped with a double-cabin rescue vehicle, an inflatable rescue boat with an outboard motor, water rescue equipment, evacuation and medical supplies, and communication tools. Further information on the number of people affected and the casualties has not yet been provided. The Padang Search and Rescue Office said further developments will be reported as more information becomes available