Nurhakim Lukman, 30, of Kampung Mancagahar RT 01 RW 06, Desa Mancagahar, Pameungpeuk District, said, the rain had made his eyes burning ash. In Pameungpeuk, he added, ash rain is still continuing until 18:00 pm yesterday.
"My eyes are sore. In fact, I got white hair and white because bercaknya. The incident also apparently occurred in the District of Cikelet. You see, my family there had asked me this event via SMS, "he told the Journal blog via cell phone when contacted yesterday.
In line with Lukman, Aep Herman, 46, Kampung Ciwalen RT 04 RW 02, Kelurahan Ciwalen, Garut District Municipality, claiming spots of volcanic ash that stuck to contaminate the vehicle. He expressed the spots of volcanic ash is transformed into a liquid when exposed to rain.
"Indeed, the previously mentioned there-bercaknya spots. I think it will be erased when exposed to water. It has become a liquid. My car was so dirty, "he said. Dr. Edi Kusmayadi, Head Tarogong Health Center, said that volcanic ash that rained down some areas in Garut regency could be dangerous. Therefore, he continued, volcanic ash has several compositions such as silica or more similar to the materials needed in the glass industry.
"Granulated is fine. But when viewed microscopically, these particles pointy tip. If inhaled and get into the lungs in large numbers, can be dangerous and rip the lungs. When exposed to the eye, can damage the eyes, "he explained.
She called on, for people always to be careful when going to travel outside the home. Some simple devices such as masks and goggles judged him very well as a precautionary measure. "The motorcycle users should be careful. At least must equip themselves with masks. When no further interest, you should stay home," he said.
Meanwhile, the Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hendi Budiman, admitted his side have not received any reports from residents affected by these infections due to ash falls. Related to the many residents who develops a cough, Hendi explained, that it is no correlation with volcanic ash rain events.
"There is no report at this time. If there are people who cough, it is because of the influence of erratic weather only. Meanwhile, residents should take precautions first. If necessary, hold my nose when, out of the house, "he explained.
As in previous news, the rain of volcanic ash rained most of the area in Garut district, as many as nine sub-districts on Thursday (4 / 11) then. The number of districts that experienced a similar incident on Friday the addition of this experienced yesterday. The number of districts that reported this incident is Caringin District, District Talegong, District Cihurip, Singajaya District, District Bungbulang, Tarogong Kidul District, District Tarogong Kaler, Garut District Municipality, District Mekarmukti, District Cikelet, and Sub Pakenjeng.
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