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A second wave of flooding has affected parts of Peninsular Malaysia, just a few days after many had returned home from flooding that began in early December, when 2 people died and 15,000 were displaced. As of 20 December 2,058 people had moved from their homes to evacuation centres in Pasir Mas and Jeli. Dozens of villages are under flood water as deep as 1.5 metres. Local observers reported that the flooding was sudden and flood waters rose rapidly. The Golok river in Pasir Mas has exceeded danger levels, standing at 10.32 (danger is 9m) as of 20 December. Tanah Merah district recorded 288mm of rain in 24 hours on 18 December. Kampung Air Bol in Jeli recorded 186mm during the same period. In the neighbouring of Pahang, around 316 people have been displaced by flooding in Temerloh district. The Pahang river in Temerloh reached 29.72 metres on 18 December, above alert level of 29 metres. Meanwhile in East Malaysia, further flooding has affected parts of Sabah State, where around 800 people have moved to evacuation centres in Tenom district. Some evacuations were also reported in Beaufort and Keningau. Flooding in Sabah state earlier this month prompted around 300 people to evacuate.

Mon, 23 Dec 2019

Malaysia, Flooding in Peninsular and East Malaysia

Perak, Malaysia

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AHA-FL-2019-000141-MYS

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Flooding has also affected Yala and Narathiwat provinces in southern Thailand. In Narathiwat floods affected over 60,000 people in Sukhirin, Si Sakhon, Waeng, Rueso, Ra-ngae and Su-ngai Kolok districts, according to Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Around 250 people were evacuated. This is the second wave of flooding in the last few weeks. Flooding in late November affected over 60,000 in the province. In Yala province, flooding was reported in the districts of Yaha, Bannang Sata, Krong Pinang and Raman in. Around 6,000 people have been affected and roads have been cut. As many as 200 people have evacuated their homes along the Sai Buri River after the river broke its banks.

Mon, 23 Dec 2019

Thailand, Flooding in Yala and Narathiwat Provinces

Pattani, Thailand

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AHA-FL-2019-000142-THA

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As per 20 December 2019 at 18.30 UTC+7, BNPB updated the flood and landslide situation in Kota Bukittinggi due to the high rainfall intensities which caused overflowing water from drainage. There are 3 Districts name Guguak Panjang,MKS, ABTB and several sub-districts namely Tarok Dipo, Tengah Sawah, Belakang Balok, Bukit Cangan, Kubu Gulai Bancah, Pulai Anak Air, Puhu Pintu Kebun. Current impacts are: MKS district: 41 families affected, 44 houses inundated, 7 motorbikes washed away ABTB district: 21 families affected, 21 houses inundated Guguak district: 11 families affected, 2 lightly injured, 1 dead, 52 houses inundated, 1 mosque, 1 hospital, 1 local govt. office, 3 schools, 1 car damaged by landslide Tim Reaksi Cepat (TRC BPBD) have evacuated and collecting impacts data, search and rescue effort for the landslide casualteies, and routinly updating info to BNPB EOC.

Sun, 22 Dec 2019

Indonesia, Flooding and landslide in Kota Bukittinggi

Sumatera Barat, Indonesia

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AHA-FL-2019-000138-IDN

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LIMAPULUH KOTA - Due to the high intensity of rainfall from 19 to 21 December 2019 from 19.00 to 15.00 West Indonesia Time, floods and landslides hit 8 Districts in Lima Puluh Regency, West Sumatra Province. The affected areas include Pangkalan Koto Baru Subdistrict, Kapur IX Subdistrict, Situjuah Limo Nagari Subdistrict, Akabiluru Subdistrict, Guguak Subdistrict, Payakumbuh Subdistrict, Lareh Sago Halaban Subdistrict, and Harau Subdistrict. The flood and landslide disaster caused several cracked and broken road bodies, houses were buried by landslides, and residents' houses were submerged. The landslide in Nagari Koto Alam, Pangkalan Koto Baru sub-district caused a part of the road body to crack along approximately 60 meters, 4 houses collapsed, and 6 families (8 people) were affected. Landslides and floods in Nagari Koto Tua, Kec. Kapur IX caused the road connecting Lubuk Alai - Koto Lamo to be completely broken, 4 houses were damaged and 800 families were isolated. On this day Saturday, 21-12-2019 has recovered so that the community is no longer isolated. Landslide in Nagari Suayan, Kec, Akabiluru, erupted on a cliff and eroded a road, and also threatened 6 households, and caused two houses to be inundated. Currently the flood has receded and the road can be passed again. Flooding also occurred in Nagari Sarial Laweh which caused the river bank to collapse and threatened 8 families (25 people) in the surrounding area. Landslides also occurred Nagari Simpang Sugiran, Kec. Guguak caused the resident's house. Lebayam (80 years old) is buried by landslide material and is piling up a road body. Currently it is handled and the road can be passed. Flooding occurred in Nagari Piobang, Kec. Payakumbuh and caused 3 houses residents submerged. Now the flood has receded. Flooding also occurred in Nagari Balai Panjang, Kec. Lareh Sago Halaban and caused the 190 KK house to be submerged. Now the flood has receded. Floods also hit Nagari Sarilamak and Taram, Kec. Harau which caused some houses to be submerged. Now the flood has receded. Joint officers from the BPBD and related OPD, TNI, POLRI, residents and others have taken to the field to conduct rapid assessments, cleaning, piling roads and providing assistance to affected residents. At this time the banjri has receded and some roads that have been buried by landslide material can already be passed. Agus Wibowo Head of the BNPB Disaster Information and Communication Data Center

Sun, 22 Dec 2019

Indonesia, Flooding in West Sumatra Province

Jambi, Indonesia

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AHA-FL-2019-000140-IDN

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Health Crisis Center of Ministry of Health reported flood on 12 Dec 2019, 12.00 (UTC+7), in East Kampar District, Riau Province. An initial report stating 21.689 people were affected, 325 lightly injured, 21 diarrhoea, 86 respiration problem, 123 skin disease, another disease 95 people.

Sat, 21 Dec 2019

Indonesia, Flooding in Kampar Regency

Riau, Indonesia

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AHA-FL-2019-000145-IDN

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Health Crisis Center of Ministry of Health reported flood on 16 Dec 2019, 03.00 (UTC+7), in Sekadau Regency, West Kalimantan Province. Initial report stating 297 people were affected.

Fri, 20 Dec 2019

Indonesia, Flooding in Sekadau Regency

Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia

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AHA-FL-2019-000143-IDN

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Health Crisis Center of Ministry of Health reported flood on 14 Dec 2019, 13.30 (UTC+7), in Pamngkal Pinang City, Bangka Belitung Province. Initial report stating 440 people were affected.

Thu, 19 Dec 2019

Indonesia, Flooding in Pangkal Pinang City

Bangka Belitung, Indonesia

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AHA-FL-2019-000144-IDN

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At least 2 people died and 50 houses were severely damaged after flash floods hit several villages in Kulawi sub-district in Sigi regency late on 12 December, 2019. Indonesia’s disaster agency BNPB said that 60 families have been displaced and over 700 people affected. Residents have suffered material losses. Seven houses were severely damaged and 1 church was flooded.

Tue, 17 Dec 2019

Indonesia, Flash Flood in Central Sulawesi

Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia

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AHA-FL-2019-000136-IDN

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Flood report by portal bencana NADMA malaysia as per 16 dec 201

Mon, 16 Dec 2019

Malaysia, Flooding in Peninsular Malaysia

Pahang, Malaysia

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AHA-FL-2019-000135-MYS

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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that a tectonic earthquake of 6.9 magnitude with 3 km depth, struck Davao del Sur, Mindanao island, the Philippines on Sunday, 15 December 2019 at 13:11 (UTC+7). The earthquake was located on 6.80°N, 125.20°E, 9 km Northwest of Matanao Municipality. According to PHIVOLCS, the municipalities of Matanao & Magsaysay, Davao del Sur recorded Intensity VII or destructive shaking while Intensity VI or strong shaking were felt in Kidapawan City; General Santos City; Bansalan, Davao del Sur; Alabel & Malapatan, Sarangani; Koronadal City, and several other areas experienced weak to moderate shaking as reported below: Intensity V - Tulunan & Matalam, Cotabato; Cotabato City; Davao City; Glan, Sarangani Intensity III - Kalilangan, Talakag & Dangcagan, Bukidnon Intensity II - Impasugong, Bukidnon; Cagayan de Oro City; Dipolog City Intensity I - Zamboanga del Sur.

Sun, 15 Dec 2019

Philippines, M6.9 Earhquake in Davao del Sur province

Davao del Sur, Philippines

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AHA-EQ-2019-000134-PHL

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According to BNPB, flash floods hit South Solok Regency, West Sumatra, Friday (12/13) at 05.00 WIB. Previously the flood carrying mud deposits mixed with rocks and other debris hit the same area on November 20, 2019 ago.
Four sub-districts in South Solok Regency, including Koto Parik Gadang Diateh Subdistrict, Sungai Pagu Subdistrict and Pauh Duo Subdistrict were affected by flash floods caused by high rainfall intensity.
According to preliminary data, around 1000 housing units were flooded with water levels (TMA) around 30-120 centimeters. The flash flood also knocked down one bridge and 6 houses were washed away. While the death toll is still declared zero.
The Solok Selatan District Rapid Reaction Team (TRC) assisted by elements of the TNI / Polri and Tagana are currently still helping the affected victims to evacuate to a higher location. Meanwhile the team is still processing the data collection of the refugees for follow-up efforts

Fri, 13 Dec 2019

Indonesia, Flash Flood in West Sumatra

Sumatera Barat, Indonesia

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AHA-FL-2019-000133-IDN

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After severe flooding in Peninsular Malaysia since late November, flooding has now affected parts East Malaysia.

Disaster authorities reported that, as of 11 December, 377 people had evacuated their homes in Beaufort and Membakut in Sabah State in the north of the island of Borneo.

The Padas and Membakut rivers are both above danger levels. State capital, Kota Kinabalu, recorded 134.4mm of rain in 24 hours to 10 December. Parts of the neighbouring state of Sarwak have also seen heavy rain, including the city of Miri which recorded 71.8mm of rain in 24 hours to 10 December and 138.6mm the previous day.

Wed, 11 Dec 2019

Malaysia, Flooding in Sabah

Sabah, Malaysia

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AHA-FL-2019-000132-MYS

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Narathiwat Province, November 30, 2019 at 08.00 hrs. Heavy rain caused flooding in the area of 13 Tue 73, T. 487.Communities / villages such as Su-Ngai Ko-lok District, Sukirin District, Su-ngai Padi District, Ra-ngae District, Yi-Ngor District, and Jai District Municipality, Rueso District, Si Sakhon DistrictWaeng District, Tak Bai District, Bacho District, and Cho-airong District Houses affected 20,458 households 58,660 peopleRoad 28, School 39, 182 people in the municipality 4 who have migrated to 52 householdsHas returned to all shelters No injuries and deaths The province has declared a disaster affected area.And announced the disaster assistance area in the event of an emergency Currently, there are still 3 floods which areSu-ngai Ko-Lok district (4 sub-district) Su-ngai padi district (2 sub-district) Tak Bai district (5 sub-district), while other districts flooded in low-lying areasIn some areas of agriculture, the tendency of the water level to decrease.- On 6 December 2019, the Minister of Interior (General Anupong Phaachinda) and the group traveled to the areaExperiencing flooding in Sungai Kolok District In order to monitor the flooding situation and provide survival bags to flood victims in the areaHelp Ratchaprachanukroh Foundation Donated 2,000 sets of relief bags to Volunteer FoundationFriends in Need (PA) in times of need donate 6,000 sets of relief bags and 10,000 bottles of drinking water. Department of Prevention and MitigationPublic donations 2,000 sets of relief bags, Zone 12, Songkhla Province, support 1,000 sets of survival bags, 2 drinking water production vehicles24,080 bottles of drinking water, clothing for 53 households, 186 people. Police sergeant, district military unitLAO, Orphan. Orphan., Volunteer Support Foundation, 41 Pram boats, 2 trainers, 3 drinking water production cars15 life jackets, 5,000 sandbags, 2,200 bottles of drinking water, Irrigation Office 17, installed water pumps to accelerate the pumping.Down the Yakang Canal, Police Department of Transport (OCSC) by MD. 41 Police Station 4 Police Station / Police Aviation Police Station 41 Police Station 4 Support officers7 disaster relief officers, 1 inspection vehicle, 1 water supply truck, field car, ISOC Region 4 front section200 survival bags were donated. Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SAO) donated 385 survival bags to Kalayanani Camp.Wattana donates 274 sets of disaster relief bags, Rama 151, 622 sets of relief bags, Director-General of the Department of Natural Resources.Marine and coastal donated 1,200 sets of survival bags. The Office of Insurance Commission3,000 bottles from the Narathiwat Red Cross office, donating 730 survival bags, Lion Club donating 120 setsAnd related agencies have provided initial assistance

Sun, 08 Dec 2019

Thailand, Flooding in Narathiwat Province

Yala, Thailand

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AHA-FL-2019-000131-THA

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According to the Quick Report No. 156 / BC-VP dated December 8, 2019 of the Provincial Office of Flood and Storm Control and Search and Rescue, on December 8, 2019, a high tide rose in Phu Tan district, flooding and flooding a the number of embankments and rural roads with a total length of over 10 km, flooding 70 houses, affecting 27 hectares of aquaculture area. Estimated damage is about VND 83.75 million.

Sun, 08 Dec 2019

Viet Nam, Tidal Flood in Ca Mau Province

Cà Mau, Viet Nam

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AHA-FL-2019-000130-VNM

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National Disaster Management Authority (NADMA) Malaysia, reported a flood event in Johor and Kelantan as per 8 December 2019. Malaysia‘s National Disaster Command Centre (NDCC) reports that over 700 people have evacuated their homes after flooding in Johor State. All those displaced are in Kota Tinggi District. Some areas of the district were under flood water up to 1 metre deep. Nearby Mersing recorded 141mm of rain in 24 hours to 09 December, 2019. As of 09 December 2019, 729 people (165 families) were staying in relief centres in the district. Johor Fire and Rescue Department reported that 1 person was rescued after a vehicle was swept away by flood water near Labis in Segamat District.v

Sun, 08 Dec 2019

Malaysia, Flooding in Johor and Kelantan

Johor, Malaysia

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AHA-FL-2019-000129-MYS

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Heavy rains in Greater Bandung since Friday afternoon have caused the Cisangkuy River, part of West Java’s longest river, the Citarum, to overflow, inundating with floodwater 11 of the 13 community units (RWs) in Kamasan village in Banjaran district, Bandung regency, at night. Bandung Search and Rescue Agency head Deden Ridwansyah said the agency deployed teams and arrived at the location at around 11 p.m. to help with evacuation efforts alongside local officials. Access to the main roads connecting Kertasari district to the northern part of Ciparay district and southern part of Pengalengan district was cut off as a result of the flood. Floodwater also inundated Jl. Raya Kertasari, Kertasari district’s main road. Kertasari district chief Dadang Hermawan said water and mud frequently flowed through Jl. Pasir Munding, located in the same district, during the rainy season. He said the area was prone to flooding because locals farmed on steep terrain without first implementing land terracing techniques.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019

Indonesia, Flooding in Bandung, West Java

Jawa Barat, Indonesia

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AHA-FL-2019-000128-IDN

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Issued on 04 December 2019, the surge of the Northeast Monsoon will bring cloudy skies with occasional to frequent heavy rains over Cagayan Valley, and the provinces of Apayao, Kalinga, and Aurora. Intermittent heavy rains are also expected over the rest of Cordillera Administrative Region. Residents in the aforementioned areas, especially those living in areas that are highly to very highly susceptible to flooding and rain-induced landslides, are advised to take appropriate actions, coordinate with Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices, and continue monitoring for updates, especially the Thunderstorm or Rainfall Advisories and Heavy Rainfall Warnings issued by PAGASA Regional Services Divisions

Fri, 06 Dec 2019

Philippines, Effects of Surge of the Northeast Monsoon and Tail-End of Cold Front

Isabela, Philippines

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AHA-FL-2019-000127-PHL

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Tropical Depression 29, which formed in the Northwest Pacific Ocean on 25 November 2019, already developed into a Category 1 Typhoon named KAMMURI and entered the Philippines Area of Responsibility (PAR) on 30 November 2019 (locally named Typhoon TISOY). • According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Typhoon KAMMURI is currently located at 595 km East of Virac, Catanduanes province (13.3 °N, 129.7 °E) with wind strength of 140 kph. It is moving westward at 20 kph and forecast to make landfall over Bicol Region between tomorrow evening (2 December) and Tuesday early morning (3 December). Typhoon KAMMURI, which brought heavy rains and winds in 7 Regions from 02-04 December 2019, already weakened into a Tropical Depression and currently outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of 5 december 2019.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019

Philippines, Typhoon KAMMURI (Tisoy)

Masbate, Philippines

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AHA-ST-2019-000126-PHL

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NADMA Malaysia reported flooding events in 4 provinces namely Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, and Trengganu.

Sun, 01 Dec 2019

Malaysia, Flooding in West Malaysia

Pahang, Malaysia

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AHA-FL-2019-000125-MYS

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30 November 20919, at about 08.00 am. Heavy rains cause the water in the river, Sungai - Mark A. overflow their banks flood.In the area of Su-Ngai Kolok District, Su-ngai Kolok District, Bangkok In the area of Tha Nam Prapa community Residents affected 40 households No injuries and deaths At present, the water level has decreased

Sun, 01 Dec 2019

Thailand, Flooding in Su-ngai Kolok District

Narathiwat, Thailand

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AHA-FL-2019-000124-THA