Tragedy Unfolds as Landslide Strikes Cafe in Pekalongan
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- 1. Tragedy Unfolds as Landslide Strikes Cafe in Pekalongan
- 2. How did Didik Setyawan and the other Allo Coffee Empire employees manage to escape the landslide?
- 3. Heartbreak in Pekalongan: A Café, a Landslide, and a Family’s Loss
- 4. An Interview with Didik Setyawan, Manager of Allo Coffee Empire
A harrowing landslide in Kasimpar Village, Petungkriyono, Pekalongan, Central Java, left a trail of devastation in its wake. On Monday, January 21, 2025, as torrential rains pounded the region for three hours, a cafe, allo Coffee Empire, became an unexpected refuge for many seeking shelter from the storm.Little did they know, the earth woudl soon claim their lives.
Distressing footage captured the atmosphere inside the cafe shortly before the disaster struck. The video shows a dark and stormy exterior, highlighting the intensity of the downpour that was seemingly relentless. Tragically, one of the cafe visitors lost their life in the disaster – a 19-year-old named Revalina.
Revalina’s mother, Watmi, recounted the terrifying ordeal. “It was flooded, and then the landslide came suddenly when my daughter and I were enjoying Allo Coffee food,” she shared. The forceful surge of the earth sent Watmi flying upwards, while her daughter was swept away by the debris. Revalina’s body was later recovered, leaving her family broken and devastated.
Along with Watmi, twelve other individuals suffered injuries and were receiving treatment at the community Health Center in Petungkriyono.
Didik Setyawan, the manager of Allo Coffee Empire, described the harrowing moments leading to the landslide. “I was going out to check the water channel when suddenly, I looked up, and the landslide was coming down together. Others didn’t know what to do,” he recounted, sharing his experience from the TikTok account @taromcomal. Seeking refuge, Didik and his staff ran into nearby rice fields to escape the relentless force of nature.
“We stopped at a large boulder; the flow slowed down a bit, and we ran to the next village,” he explained.
The landslide claimed the lives of at least 22 people. Sadly, four individuals remain unaccounted for, and search and rescue efforts are still underway.
How did Didik Setyawan and the other Allo Coffee Empire employees manage to escape the landslide?
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Heartbreak in Pekalongan: A Café, a Landslide, and a Family’s Loss
An Interview with Didik Setyawan, Manager of Allo Coffee Empire
The recent landslide in Pekalongan, which tragically claimed the lives of at least 22 people, shook the community to its core. Among the numerous stories of resilience and loss, the tragedy at Allo coffee Empire stands out. Didik Setyawan, the cafe manager, witnessed the disaster unfold and managed to escape with his life.He shares his harrowing experience with Archyde.
Archyde: Didik, can you describe the moments leading up to the landslide while at Allo Coffee Empire?
Didik setyawan: it was raining heavily, almost non-stop for hours. We noticed the water level rising quickly, but it wasn’t anything unusual. I went outside to check the water channel, hoping to see if I could divert the flow away from the cafe. That’s when I saw it – the mountainside above the cafe was giving way. it was like a living thing, collapsing towards us. I just yelled at everyone to run! We didn’t have time to think – it was pure instinct.
Archyde: What did you do next?
Didik Setyawan: there was nowhere to go inside. Messy, it was raining so much. We ran towards the rice fields nearby as thay were slightly higher ground. We found shelter behind a large boulder.The landslide flow slowed down a bit there, and we finally made it to the next village.
Archyde: You must have been terrified during that ordeal. How are you coping with the aftermath?
Didik Setyawan: Of course, I’m deeply shaken by what happened. I can still hear the roar of that landslide, see the faces of those who weren’t so lucky.My thoughts are with the families who lost loved ones. We are all trying to come to grips with this tragic event. Rebuilding will take time, both physically and emotionally.
Archyde: What kind of support are you seeing from the community, and what message would you like to give people in similar situations?
Didik Setyawan: The community has been incredible. People are reaching out,offering help and comfort. It’s been overwhelming, and I’m so grateful.To everyone facing a natural disaster, I want to say: listen to the warnings, be prepared, and most importantly, prioritize your safety. Your life is precious, and there is always hope, even in the darkest of times. We will overcome this.
