“Rutan di Langkat Sumut Terendam Banjir, Ratusan Tahanan Dievakuasi dalam Kondisi darurat”

Latar Belakang
Rutan Kelas IIB Pangkalan Brandan di kabupaten langkat, Sumatera Utara, terendam banjir akibat hujan deras yang mengguyur wilayah tersebut selama tiga hari terakhir. Dalam keadaan darurat, 423 WBP (warga binaan pemasyarakatan) harus dievakuasi ke Lapas terdekat untuk memastikan keamanan dan kesehatan mereka.
Fakta Penting
“Flood conditions at the prison have reached the thighs of adults, making it impossible for inmates to remain inside,” stated Bejo, the Head of General and Public Service Division at the Sumut Regional Office of the Directorate General of Prisons, as reported by detikSumut on Thursday (27/11/2025). The evacuation was carried out swiftly to prevent any potential risks to the inmates and staff.
Dampak
The sudden flooding has disrupted the daily operations of the prison and raised concerns about the infrastructure’s ability to withstand extreme weather conditions. This incident highlights the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and structural reinforcements in similar facilities across the region.
Penutup
As the inmates are temporarily relocated, authorities are working to restore normalcy and assess the extent of damage caused by the flood. This event serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by prisons in managing emergencies and underscores the importance of proactive measures to protect both inmates and staff in the future.