Tasikmalaya Soil Movement Puts Dozens of Homes at Risk

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - A dangerous geological shift has put a West Java community on edge as the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reports that dozens of homes are now facing structural failure due to moving soil. The phenomenon, centered in Sirnajaya Village within the Karangjaya Subdistrict of Tasikmalaya Regency, began unfolding in the early hours of Monday, February 16, 2026.

Triggered by intense and prolonged rainfall, the ground began to give way at approximately 3 a.m. Jakarta time. This collapse led to significant structural shifts that have directly impacted the local residential landscape.

As reported by Antara, the scale of the damage is already coming into focus through data released by the BNPB Operations Control Center (Pusdalops). As of Thursday, February 19, 2026, officials have confirmed that five houses have sustained damage, with two units classified as heavily damaged and three others suffering minor structural issues.

Beyond those already hit, the threat looms much larger; field assessments indicate that at least 47 additional homes are currently situated in high-risk zones. These properties remain in a precarious state, with the danger expected to escalate if the ground continues to shift or if weather conditions deteriorate further.

In response to the growing vulnerability of the village, BNPB Head of Disaster Data, Information, and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, confirmed that the Tasikmalaya Regency Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has deployed quick-response teams to the site. These teams are providing "in-place assistance" to ensure the immediate safety of residents while overseeing the distribution of basic necessities to those displaced.

Evacuation efforts and detailed data collection of the affected population have been ongoing since Wednesday to ensure no one is left behind in the danger zone. The government is maintaining a high level of caution as the local climate remains unpredictable.

With nearly 50 households remaining in the direct path of potential landslides, Abdul Muhari issued a stern warning for residents to stay alert to their surroundings. “The 47 families residing in the high-risk zone are urged to increase their vigilance against potential follow-up ground movements, especially when high-intensity rainfall recurs." ***