Description
Due to the high rainfall intensity, flood submerged many villages in Buru District and Ambon City, Province of Maluku. As stated by the Disaster Management Authority (BPBD) of Buru, the flood has submerged 650 houses and 450 ha of paddy fields in four sub-districts. 1 person was reportedly missing because of the incident. Responding to the crisis, BPBD evacuated the people and distributed relief items. The local authority also established medical post to assist the victims.
Additionally, flood affected Ambon City. Major roads were inundated which causing heavy congestion in inner city. More than 30 houses in Sirimau sub-district were reportedly submerged.
Additional Data
Country: | Indonesia |
Affected Area / Region: | Maluku |
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Additional Reports
18:50 Oct 31, 2017
Ambon city, Maluku, 1.4 Kms
16:58 Oct 05, 2020
Ambon City, Maluku Province, 6.46 Kms
02:30 May 27, 2012
Ambon, 8.56 Kms
02:30 Jun 19, 2012
Ambon, 10.11 Kms
00:00 Jul 30, 2013
Ambon, 15.01 Kms