On a dramatic Thursday afternoon, February 12, 2026, the Pakansari Stadium complex in Cibinong, Bogor Regency, West Java, was battered by a severe whirlwind accompanied by torrential rain. This extreme weather event unleashed powerful winds that inflicted significant damage upon the main roof of the renowned Pakansari football stadium, leaving a visible scar on the prominent sporting venue.
Following the devastating impact, a rapid response was initiated as joint teams from the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and the Fire and Rescue Department (Damkarmat) of Bogor Regency were immediately dispatched to the scene. Their urgent mission involved comprehensive handling of the incident and initiating necessary evacuation procedures to ensure public safety in the affected area.
Fortunately, despite the intensity of the whirlwind, the Head of the Bogor Regency Youth and Sports Department, Asnan, confirmed that there were no fatalities resulting from the incident. However, the destructive winds did not spare various facilities and structures surrounding the Gelora Pakansari complex. Asnan noted, “The extent of the losses is currently under assessment by our officers,” indicating ongoing efforts to quantify the financial and structural impact.
The fierce winds, which struck shortly after the Zuhr prayer, caused widespread chaos beyond the stadium’s primary structure. The adjacent Gedung Laga Tangkas also sustained damage, while sections of the stadium’s ceiling dramatically collapsed. The powerful gusts uprooted numerous trees across the surrounding area, creating a hazardous environment. Onlookers, including local residents and vendors, described a scene of panic as they scrambled for safety when the whirlwind tore through. Several vendor carts and motorcycles were swept away, underscoring the sheer force of the natural phenomenon.
Asnan further elaborated on the specific damages, emphasizing that the most severe structural compromise was to the stadium’s roof. In addition to the extensive building damage, two vehicles were also reported to be impacted; notably, one belonged to a Dispora employee and was crushed by a fallen tree. Providing further insight into the event’s dynamics, Asnan detailed the whirlwind’s trajectory, stating it moved from the north to the south before veering sharply eastward, directly striking the main edifice of the Pakansari Stadium.
Summary
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, the Pakansari Stadium complex in Cibinong, Bogor Regency, was struck by a severe whirlwind accompanied by torrential rain. This powerful weather event caused significant damage to the main roof of the Pakansari football stadium. Joint teams from the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and the Fire and Rescue Department were promptly dispatched for incident handling and evacuation.
Fortunately, despite the intense destruction, the Head of the Bogor Regency Youth and Sports Department confirmed there were no fatalities. Beyond the stadium roof, the whirlwind also damaged surrounding facilities, caused the stadium’s ceiling to collapse, uprooted trees, and swept away vendor carts and motorcycles. Loss assessment for the extensive structural and property damage is currently underway.