The landslide disaster, due to river abrasion, occurred on Friday 2 August 2019, around 09.30 West Indonesia Time (WIB), on Jalan Sadar, Gang Ros, RT 01 / RW 02, Tanah Merah Village, Tanah Merah District, Regency Indragiri Hilir, riau province, sumatra indonesia.

As a result of the landslide disaster, as many as 10 housing units of residents, which were inhabited by 10 families, out of 40 people, were damaged and even washed away into the river.


information from local residents, it is known that the incident took place very quickly, when the river water receded and damaged people's homes.

there were no fatalities, and material losses, so far it cannot be estimated. while the initial allegation of landslides, caused by river water abrasion.

community housing settlements, which experienced landslides, were along the banks of the Perigi river, and at the time of the incident, the river water, in a state of dry receding.


bpbd inhil, has tried to help victims by rescuing victims' belongings, and making aid posts and putting up police lines, at the scene.